(Natural News) Scientists from the Chongqing University of Education in China have found a component in lotus seeds that can prevent hypertension. In their study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, the team identified the alkaloids from ba lotus seeds, which they called ABLS, to have hypertension-preventive properties, based on in vivo studies […]

(Natural News) The battle against cancer is heading into new territory, as scientists explore the healing ability of substances that support the body’s cells, instead of killing them off. Researchers from the Italian National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (INRCA) have made a breakthrough discovery for preventing the spread of malignant tumors. A […]

(Natural News) It is a little-known fact that even teetotalers can end up with liver disease. In fact, the most common form of this type of disease in the United States – non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – affects close to 100 million people and can affect even those who drink little or no alcohol. […]

(Natural News) The heart is undoubtedly one of the most important organs, enabling the circulation of blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to your body’s cells. There are several ways to keep your heart healthy, and it all starts with eating the right food and avoiding those that cause it damage. A healthy and well-balanced […]

(Natural News) Migraines are often confused with common headaches but the truth is migraines are far more severe and debilitating. They are characterized by a frequent, throbbing pain often on one side of the head but sometimes on both. These are often accompanied by visual or sensory changes known as “auras,” in which sufferers see […]

(Natural News) Do you avoid taking risks because you don’t want to leave your comfort zone? There’s no shame in feeling fear and anxiety, as long as you take the time to face your fears and deal with them in a healthy manner. Fear and anxiety can hold you back Letting fear and anxiety rule your […]

(Natural News) Long denounced as “snake oil” woo by the medical establishment, placebo medicine hasn’t exactly been taken seriously in the West, despite plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that many patients over the years have benefited from it. But this status quo position with regards to the role of placebo in modern medicine appears […]

(Natural News) Age shouldn’t be an excuse for avoiding physical activity. In fact, it should serve as an even bigger reason to exercise. An inactive lifestyle can compromise a person’s body composition, especially as they grow older. This can consequently lead to reduced motor control, which can incapacitate the individual. To avoid these consequences, it’s best that older people […]

(Natural News) People are familiar with hypnosis, primary because of its portrayal in media. It usually goes that a hypnotist controls a person’s actions with nothing more than a swing in their pocket watch. However, this is not what hypnotism is really about. In recent years, the practice has gained wider acceptance as an alternative treatment to conditions […]

(Natural News) Imagine a “mangy dog.” The words may conjure images of flea-bitten and disease-ridden canines with filthy, disheveled coats of fur. These dogs may look like they haven’t had a good bath in months. They may look sickly and unhealthy, and in fact, they most probably are. Mange is a common skin problem for […]