(Natural News) Could supplementing with whey protein and a selection of vitamins and minerals be the key to staying healthy as you age? New research has shown that taking a daily dose of whey protein, calcium, creatine, vitamin D and fish oil can help bolster muscle mass and strength in senior citizens who are 70 […]

(Natural News) As we enter another “flu season,” most parents are worried that their kids might catch influenza or something worse, like pneumonia. And while that’s understandable because the possibility for getting sick is certainly higher this time of year, new and emerging research suggests that there’s one way to help kids fend off germs, […]

(Natural News) Like a lot of other fruits, pomegranate (Punica granatum), is great for more than just your sweet fix. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discusses its ability to soothe muscle spasms, particularly, the smooth muscles, indicating its potential as a treatment for spasm-related conditions like diarrhea. Past research […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in Pakistan discovered that a diet’s composition affects the gut microbiota. In particular, certain diets can modulate it, which, in turn, can lead to either beneficial or adverse outcomes in a person’s health. The findings of the study, which was published in Food Science and […]

(Natural News) Côte d’Ivoire researchers tested cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii) for its antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). They reported that extracts from the stem bark of the African medicinal plant were able to inhibit the growth of different strains of the drug-resistant pathogenic microbe. The study was supported by the Institut Pasteur Côte d’Ivoire. Its findings were […]

(Natural News) It’s often said that natural foods with the deepest and most vibrant colors are the most nutritious, and it’s easy to think of good examples. From the emerald green leaves of spinach to the cheerful tone of yellow peppers and deep purple of blueberries, the rule serves us well in identifying superfoods. However, […]

(Natural News) Many patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease develop one form or another of depression. These mood disturbances influence many other aspects of the disease. Apart from the inherent emotional distress brought about by depression, the mental illness can contribute to motor and cognitive decline, functional disability, and other psychiatric comorbidities associated with parkinsonism. Unfortunately, […]

(Natural News) The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), and it affects millions of Americans yearly. More often, people who are middle-aged and older are the ones suffering from it. Fortunately, a recent study showed that there are simple, natural ways to address this condition. Researchers from the University of Surrey found that one gram of […]

(Natural News) Cholesterol naturally occurs in the human body, but having high levels of this type of fat is linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease. Thankfully, there are some natural and homeopathic remedies that can help reduce high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood, and age, diet, […]

(Natural News) Shingles is a painful viral infection, which currently has no known cure. However, if you’re looking for a natural way to relieve the symptoms of this condition, consider these traditional Chinese herbal remedies. Herbal teas, hot compress, and soups Lemon balm tea can be used to make a compress that can cool areas of the […]