(Natural News) If there is such a thing as a “miracle plant,” the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.) would most likely be the main contender for the title, given its multiple health benefits. In a study in the journal Phytotherapy Research, a team at the University of Messina looked at the plant’s antioxidant properties, as well as […]

(Natural News) Gargal mushrooms (Grifola gargal) could one day be used as an alternative to prescription drugs for heart disease, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The research, led by a team from Mie University in Japan, found that the mushrooms can improve symptoms of atherosclerosis, a condition that often leads to cardiovascular disease. This […]

(Natural News) It may have the word ‘fat’ in it, but fatty acids are great for your heart. This is backed by multiple studies that confirmed how these good fats could help prevent the chances of dying early due to cardiovascular diseases and other serious ailments. Heart disease is responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. […]

(Natural News) Following a healthy diet can help a person with diabetes manage their blood sugar and lower their risk for cardiovascular diseases. According to a study, a plant-based diet may even help enhance the mood of diabetics. The meta-analysis, which was published in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, involved researchers from […]

(Natural News) The World Health Organization (WHO) calls air pollution “the world’s largest single environmental health risk.” With over 90 percent of the world’s population living in areas where they are exposed to unsafe levels of pollution, a solution is desperately needed. While simply preventing the pollution is the obvious and logical solution, that is simply […]

(Natural News) In the world of health foods and superfoods there are some that stand head and shoulders above the rest and could almost be labeled “miracle foods.” One of the most well-known of these amazing foods is curcumin, the polyphenol that gives turmeric its beautiful, bright yellow color. Used for thousands of years in […]

(Natural News) A study reports that acupuncture is as effective as nicotine replacement therapy in helping people stop smoking. The study, which was published in the journal Chest, aimed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture, auricular point pressing, and nicotine replacement therapy on tobacco cessation in the Chinese population. For the study, a team of […]

(Natural News) Organic peppers are wonderful, colorful vegetables that can add a zest to any meal, whether they are stuffed and baked, grilled, smothered onto enchiladas, tossed into salads or simply enjoyed as a raw snack. The taste of a pepper, depending on the type and size, varies from mild and sweet to spicy, burning hot — challenging and delighting the taste […]

(Natural News) We all know that too much salt can cause heart disease and kill you. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that the bacteria inside your body defends you against your salt intake. Their findings were published in the journal Nature. In both mice and men, a high-salt diet is known to diminish […]

(Natural News) Your body is a temple, and it’s up to you to make sure that it’s in tip-top shape. You might think that this requires the use of rigorous training and exercise programs while carefully watching your diet every single day. The truth is, things are not that complicated. According to one wellness doctor, […]