(Natural News) As you age, you need to get enough vitamin D, which is essential for various health functions. Doing so can help prevent a vitamin D deficiency, which is linked to added stress on the immune system and greater chance of illness. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation also offers many benefits, such as disease […]

(Natural News) One of the most common types of yeast infections in humans is caused by the fungi Candida albicans. Normally, there are small populations of candida found in the mouth and intestines. It only becomes dangerous when there is candida overgrowth because these fungi can compete with beneficial microorganisms in the body. If you suffer from […]

(Natural News) If you have back pain, discomfort may be a regular part of your life. However, this doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence when your back starts hurting. To relieve back pain, active exercise must be a part of your daily routine. Regardless if you have recently been injured or if your […]

(Natural News) Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) has traditionally been used as a longevity supplement. Now, researchers are reporting that it can extend the lives of people who have been infected by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The HIV targets the immune system. It causes the steady loss of T helper cells – which […]

(Natural News) Recent research shows that you can prevent stroke by doing light exercises. The study, performed in Sweden and published in the journal Neurology, suggested that walking for at least 30 minutes every day may cut your risk of stroke. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain […]

(Natural News) According to a study, the humble ramie (Boehmeria nivea) could potentially be used as an alternative source of antioxidants and antidiabetic agents. Ramie cultivars with antioxidant properties The study, which was published in Industrial Crops and Products, revealed that ramie, commonly grown as a raw material for natural textiles, can be used as an […]

(Natural News) Wolf’s bane (Arnica montana) is a medicinal flowering plant that’s also known as mountain arnica. Wolf’s bane thrives in arid, mountainous regions. The flowering plant, which belongs to about 30 plants in the genus Arnica, looks like a large yellow daisy. According to Judith Ladner, who writes for the website Grassland Species, the word arnica comes from […]

(Natural News) Following a healthy diet can significantly improve your overall health. But can fasting help people with autoimmune diseases like diabetes manage their symptoms? At the 2018 Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual International Conference in Hollywood, Florida, Dr. Sebastian Brandhorst, said that “[nutrition] and health go hand-in-hand.” More studies are confirming that fasting and fasting-mimicking diets […]

(Natural News) The world continues to reel from the growing epidemic that is diabetes. Although the disease is being controlled with the aid of chemical medications, these drugs are not without side effects, prompting researchers to look into natural yet effective alternatives. A study investigated the efficacy of Helicteres angustifolia, a plant popularly used in […]

(Natural News) Probiotics are a certain type of “good” bacteria that offers various health benefits when consumed, and some people take probiotics as supplements with the goal of populating their gut with beneficial microorganisms. However, data from a review has determined that probiotics can also be used to reduce the need for antibiotics among infants […]