(Natural News) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a superfood that contains curcumin, an active compound with various health benefits. While it is commonly used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, the curcumin in turmeric has one weakness: its low bioavailability. This means the body can only absorb a very small amount of curcumin after consumption. Thankfully, combining […]

(Natural News) Breast cancer is among the most studied diseases, and scientists are hard at work coming up with ways to prevent it. A team of researchers from China explored the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on lowering insulin levels – one of the risk factors for breast cancer. The researchers tested the ability of omega-3 […]

(Natural News) Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, a natural plant compound that offers several health benefits. According to a study, this unique compound can be used to naturally lower the blood glucose levels of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The study, which was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, was conducted by […]

(Natural News) Raw honey, a popular superfood, is used to make honey water: a common remedy that can relieve minor health complaints. Drinking warm honey water can address digestive problems and it can also help improve your cholesterol levels. Honey is “virtually all sugar from a caloric standpoint” – a tablespoon has 64 calories and […]

(Natural News) The idea of losing memories — no matter how special or mundane they may be — is one dreaded by a lot of people, but losing them to neurodegenerative disease makes it worse, even unbearable. While numerous studies have been done to investigate these kinds of diseases, the most prevalent of which is Alzheimer’s, their […]

(Natural News) There are plenty of ways to protect yourself from getting the flu or the common cold, such as washing your hands, getting enough sleep, and practicing good health habits. However, you can still give yourself an added layer of protection against these illnesses by regularly taking oregano oil and other effective natural remedies. Oregano oil […]

(Natural News) Medicine has indeed developed by leaps and bounds, which is great, for the most part. However, it also means that more “modern” forms of medicine, such as Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, with more traditional approaches being labeled as “alternative” or worse, shunned altogether. It’s unfortunate, really, since they are […]

(Natural News) The secret’s out: Herbs can help you lose the extra pounds. Here are just six medicinal herbs that have been proven to be effective around the world. Cinnamon This marvelous spice not only has antifungal and antibacterial properties, but it also tastes delicious as it keeps your sweet tooth at bay. Cinnamon regulates healthy blood levels, […]

(Natural News) Saururus chinensis (Asian lizard’s tail) has been used in traditional Korean medicine for treating pain, intoxication, edema, and furuncle. Researchers from the National Development Institute of Korean Medicine evaluated the effect of S. chinensis leaf extract on mice with type II collagen-induced arthritis. Their findings were published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journal. Previous research has documented the anti-inflammatory, […]

(Natural News) Fish oils are one of the most popular natural supplements for better heart health. However, they are believed to cause blood thinning, which may pose a risk to heart surgery patients. Therefore, taking fish oil before surgery is discouraged as it may lead to uncontrolled, fatal bleeding — but a new study published […]