(Natural News) One of the problems faced by patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus is that their wounds heal much slower than normal. Malaysian researchers recommend applying an extract made from the leaves of betel (Piper betle) on the wounds to speed up the healing process. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent diseases […]

(Natural News) Green tea is, without a doubt, one of the most popular beverages today. If you want an excellent reason to drink more of it, then you’d be pleased to know that it can help keep your heart strong and healthy. Green tea is made from the same leaves as traditional black tea, but […]

(Natural News) Bees are one of the greatest gifts to mankind. They don’t just play a crucial role in pollination, they also produce various nutrient-rich substances such as honey and the lesser known bee propolis. The latter, which is also called bee glue, results from the metabolism of a resin secreted by trees. This process produces a […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that people with metabolic syndrome can ameliorate some of the condition’s complications with aid from gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), a plant whose name literally means “sugar destroyer.” Metabolic syndrome is a serious health condition involving several metabolic disorders occurring together. These are usually obesity, […]

(Natural News) Patients with mental health problems, dementia, and cancer should spend more time gardening, a report says. British health charity, King’s Fund, urges the National Health Service (NHS) to have general practitioners prescribe gardening as an alternative treatment to standard prescription medicine. The report says that this activity can dramatically improve overall health. The […]

(Natural News) Exercise doesn’t need to take up so much of your time, given that you’re doing the right form of exercise. A few minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) offers the same benefits as longer workout sessions in terms of mitochondrial function, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative […]

(Natural News) It’s hard to get a decent amount of sleep when there are so many things going on around you. However, people who do not get enough rest have a higher risk of physical and mental health conditions. Among these is diabetes, which is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world. A study […]

(Natural News) Three cups of coffee a day might just keep prostate cancer away — but only if it’s prepared Italian style. A story on EurekAlert.org reports on a new study that has found that coffee prepared in the Italian way — no coffee filters and with very high temperatures and pressure — lowered the […]

(Natural News) People with anemia may find that drinking lemongrass tea may benefit them. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) tea can help increase red blood cell production, making it a great natural treatment for anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the level of healthy red […]

(Natural News) Turmeric’s long history as a culinary spice dates all the way back to 2,500 years before Christ. This bright yellow, strongly flavored spice has also been used since at least 500 B.C.E. as an essential part of Ayurvedic medicine in India – and no wonder, since curcumin, the substance which gives the spice […]