(Natural News) Health-conscious foodies, especially those who love to bake, are always looking for healthier substitutes to eggs and egg whites. However, it looks like the search for a vegan-friendly egg substitute may finally be over thanks to something called aquafaba. Aquafaba: The vegan-friendly and gluten-free egg substitute Aquafaba, named after the Latin words for […]

(Natural News) The word “probiotic” is a combination of the words “pro,” meaning “for,” and “biotic,” meaning “life.” This essentially means that probiotics are “for life,” an appropriate name considering they help promote proper digestion, nutrient absorption, and healthy immune system function of our bodies. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in our digestive tracts. Prebiotics are the food […]

(Natural News) The relationship between mental health and diet has long been established; but something that has intrigued researchers for years is whether this is associated with the higher incidence of mental distress in women than in men. A recent study by researchers from Binghamton University, which was published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, revealed that […]

(Natural News) Sleep is a fundamental process for maintaining overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, most people get less than enough sleep because they either don’t have sufficient time or they are suffering from various sleep disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, the most common […]

(Natural News) Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) seems to get the best of both worlds – they are not only beautiful, they also have potential therapeutic uses. Unfortunately, many people often overlook these benefits, and the plant is usually limited to being ornamental. Its vibrant colored leaves, which people often mistake as flowers, are rich in compounds that […]

(Natural News) A study by researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia revealed that ginger and rosemary oil can significantly improve cholesterol levels. This finding, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, was based on the results of in vivo experiments involving female albino rats. High cholesterol levels, also called hypercholesterolemia, […]

(Natural News) In 2005, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that tested more than 2,500 Americans for 148 industrial chemicals. The results revealed that significant amounts of these chemicals were in the blood of each individual screened. Thankfully, milk thistle (Silybum marianum), an herbal remedy […]

(Natural News) Unhealthy lifestyle habits like eating unhealthy foods, physical inactivity, smoking, and drinking alcohol continue to contribute to the high incidence of cancer worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that cancer will account for more than 9.6 million deaths this year. Nearly 70 percent of cancer-related mortality cases happen in low- and middle-income countries […]

(Natural News) Making simple dietary changes can greatly improve your health. Eating more foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fewer foods high in omega-6 fatty acids can reduce inflammation and arthritis pain, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of Pain. For the study, researchers assessed 167 adults with knee arthritis. They […]

(Natural News) Did you know that strength training benefits more than just physical health? Many studies have shown that strength training can improve brain health, especially in older adults. Strength training is widely known for its benefits on the physical body; it can build and maintain muscle mass and strength, even in older adults. In […]