(Natural News) It’s hard to resist the call of a good nap. Despite the stigma that surrounds napping in the workplace and school, researchers from the University of Bristol in the U.K. found that daytime napping improves brain function by helping it process unconscious information better. Countless studies have shown that seven to eight hours of sleep has […]

(Natural News) People suffering from diabetes can now turn to natural products to regulate their blood sugar levels, thanks to the recent surge of studies that list the harmful effects of synthetic anti-diabetic drugs. In some cases, patients combine these natural forms for its reported synergistic effects. In a study, published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative […]

(Natural News) In traditional Chinese medicine, Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae divaricata) has been used to treat various health conditions, including allergic rhinitis and rheumatism. A study review, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, confirmed that this traditional Chinese herb is indeed an effective natural remedy for allergic rhinitis. For the study review, […]

(Natural News) Don’t you just hate it when you’re in the middle of something important then a headache comes out of nowhere? It’s painful, uncomfortable, and it could interfere with your performance in school, at work, or even at home. Headaches are one of the most common health problems that people suffer from. The World Health Organization estimates […]

(Natural News) Research has found a new potential alternative treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a six-herb Chinese medicinal formula known as Chang-An-Shuan has been found to contain anti-inflammatory effect against inflammatory bowel disease. This Chinese herbal formula is composed of Pulsatilla chinensis, Cortex […]

(Natural News) Antidepressants are some of the most common medications that people take. Based on a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10.7 percent of Americans take this type of medication. This is a great cause for concern not only because it means that more people are suffering from depression, but also because antidepressants […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is one of the most dreaded health conditions out there. And why wouldn’t it be – having diabetes can easily increase a person’s risk of other deadly health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, and kidney damage. Diabetes currently affects more than 30 million adults in the U.S. alone. Why are so many […]

(Natural News) The papaya (Carica papaya) fruit is enjoyed by many people around the world for its sweet taste and multiple health benefits. However, its fruits aren’t the only thing that’s healthy in this plant: Even its leaves carry their own set of health benefits. A recent study by researchers from Jamia Hamdard University in India revealed […]

(Natural News) If you want to lose weight just before the holidays, take note of what you eat and when you do it. According to a study, there is a connection between your body clock and eating behavior. Based on the researchers’ observations of the diets of lab mice with disrupted circadian clocks, timing is crucial to metabolism. They […]

(Natural News) For decades, dietary fats have been slammed for everything from heart disease to diabetes. Saturated fats have born the brunt of the blame, but the truth about fat is slowly rising to the surface. Back in the  1960s, the Sugar Research Foundation (a trade group known today as the Sugar Association) paid Harvard […]