(Natural News) Pakistani researchers tested a methanolic extract from the nootropic plant Bacopa monnieri (waterhyssop) for prospective antinociceptive effects. They showed that the B. monnieri extract could serve as a complementary therapy for cases of neuropathic pain that are complicated by allodynia and hyperalgesia. The University of Peshawar supported this study. The findings were published in the […]

(Natural News) Tea, particularly its green and black varieties, can prevent fat storage in the liver and lower blood sugar, according to the study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Tunis EL Manar and the University of Carthage in Tunisia and […]

(Natural News) One of the most famous lines from cult-classic, The Princess Bride, says, “life is pain. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.” Drug companies are a perfect example of this – but their tactics focus more on emphasizing that toxic chemicals and synthetic remedies are the only way to relieve discomfort. After all, […]

(Natural News) A lot of people, especially those who are young, make the mistake of taking Alzheimer’s disease for granted – that, despite it being the most common cause of dementia and the likelihood of getting the condition increases with age. Fortunately, research has revealed that B complex vitamins can significantly reduce the risk of […]

(Natural News) Researchers reveal a potential link in relieving arthritis with pycnogenol, or maritime pine bark extract, in a controlled study involving patients with severe osteoarthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints, commonly the knees, usually accompanied by joint pain called arthralgia. It impairs a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks due to symptoms […]

(Natural News) Playing video games isn’t bad at all, especially when it requires physical activity. “Exergaming,” a term used to describe playing interactive video games, can help improve the cognitive function of older adults, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. The study was made after Cay Anderson-Hanley, who was […]

(Natural News) Older women who suffer from low levels of estrogen after menopause may strengthen their bones by adding more zinc in their diet, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. In the study, researchers from Panjab University and Shobhit University in India, have established that supplementing with zinc at […]

(Natural News) Eating delicious boysenberries can improve cholesterol and prevent heart disease, reported a Japanese study. During an earlier study, Japanese researchers from Toyo University found out that boysenberries packed more polyphenols than raspberries. Polyphenols are micronutrients that prevent degenerative diseases like heart disease, the second biggest cause of death in Japan. Boysenberries are also a potential source of antioxidants, which reduce […]

(Natural News) That cluster of common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) growing in your yard is no ordinary weed. It contains a natural anti-inflammatory compound that could alleviate acute and chronic inflammation without the drawbacks associated with conventional drugs. Inflammation is the first and natural response of the human body to irritation or infection. It kick-starts the healing process and eliminates pathogens.  However, […]

(Natural News) The oyster has a reputation as an aphrodisiac, but the body of evidence that supports its efficacy is quite lacking. The same cannot be said for Tribulus terrestris though, as mounting proof, courtesy of studies from different countries, tout it effective against issues with libido, arousal, erections, and even infertility. T. terrestris, commonly known as […]