(Natural News) Drinking tea can provide the body with many health benefits, one of which is a lower risk of osteoporosis. In a meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences found that drinking tea can help increase bone mineral density, which may contribute to the prevention of osteoporosis. Earlier studies […]

(Natural News) The health benefits of vitamin D cannot be overstated. Low levels of this crucial hormone have been linked to multiple diseases, including type 2 diabetes, stroke, autism, respiratory illness, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, skin conditions and even cancer. Achieving and maintaining optimal levels of vitamin D is not always easy, however. The body cannot […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that can be used as natural remedies. On their own, they can be quite potent, but when diluted in a carrier oil and/or blended with other oils, their unique therapeutic properties can be fully maximized. Learn how to create your own customized essential oil blends by following […]

(Natural News) Called the great or common mullein, this edible plant, native to Asia, North Africa, and Europe, was brought to the Americas by European settlers many years ago. Mullein, which now grows all over North America, is a favorite among holistic therapists since it is used as an ingredient in many homeopathic preparations and […]

(Natural News) Mental health problems are notoriously tricky to treat, with many sufferers reporting that they’ve gone through several different psychiatrists and medications before striking on something that manages their condition to at least some degree. However, it’s starting to look like seeing a conventional psychiatrist for mental health problems might be a bit like […]

(Natural News) The evidence is growing that gut bacteria is connected to the brain, and a new study shows how this link can be used to help people with autism. Human gut bacteria needs to maintain the right balance for optimal health and immunity. The ideal ratio is believed to be somewhere around 85 percent […]

(Natural News) When the state of California started allowing the sale of recreational marijuana on January 1, 2017, customers lined up throughout the state to take advantage of the drug’s new availability. Licensed shops in cities like San Diego and Santa Cruz saw brisk sales as some of the state’s bigger cities were still waiting […]

(Natural News) Alcohol consumption has become part of our lives. For most of us, we drink either to relax, to socialize – or simply because we enjoy it. While drinking in moderation is fine, too much of it can take a toll on your health, especially on the liver. In particular, one of the possible side effects of excessive […]

(Natural News) Milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, is a purple flowering prickly herb you often see growing along highways, in open pastures, crop fields, and undisturbed roadsides. In some states, such as California and Washington, milk thistle has been deemed a noxious weed. The use of milk thistle as a herbal medicine has a history […]

(Natural News) Sometimes the smallest nations can prove to be the bravest and most progressive in their thinking. Western countries like to believe that they are the most advanced in the world, and they certainly are in some respects, but when it comes to genetically modified crops and avoiding chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, other […]