(Natural News) Houttuynia cordata, also known as Chinese lizard tail, fish mint or chameleon plant, is an aromatic herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It belongs in the same category as other herbs that can clear heat from the body and treat toxicity. But in a recently published study in the Chinese Journal of Natural […]

(Natural News) Delicious food truly provides one of the great pleasures in life, and lingering over a tasty meal with friends or family is something we can enjoy time and time again. Food does so much more than just tickle the taste buds, however; it can also be a source of powerful medicine. In the […]

(Natural News) The human body hosts trillions of microorganisms, forming a population known as a microbiome. While bacteria are usually associated with infections and diseases, others are beneficial to the body, providing benefits to the immune and cardiovascular systems and other aspects of general health. Now, recent evidence suggests that the gut microbiome could hold […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle. Most people with osteoporosis don’t know they have it until their bones have been weakened and even fractured. To note, certain diseases, procedures and even treatments can be precursors to deteriorating bone health. Here are 25 of them, as well as ways […]

(Natural News) In case you need another reason to love chocolate: Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may be linked to improvements in heart health, mobility and overall quality of life for people over the age of 55, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. In the study, researchers from Mexico and […]

(Natural News) Everyone’s skin is different. This means that a skincare routine that may work for your friend won’t necessarily work for you. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), this is due to the differences in the structure and function of the skin. These differences are especially true for black skin, which contains more […]

(Natural News) Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood belonging to the same family of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables. This family includes other well-known superfoods like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Kale lives up to the reputation of its cousins thanks to its impressive health-enhancing properties. Kale is nutrient-dense Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods […]

(Natural News) You may have heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know that orange peels could also promote the same health-boosting effect — particularly towards heart health?  A group of scientists led by Yu Wang, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Florida’s […]

(Natural News) Traveling can be very exciting. You get to spend some time away from work taking in the sights and doing activities that you normally wouldn’t do. In fact, travel can be so exciting that you can forget to regularly drink water. It can be difficult to manage if you’re engaged in physical activities or […]

(Natural News) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas found in the fumes of various fuels that contain carbon like wood, gasoline and coal. Inhaling these fumes can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional CO poisoning is responsible for more than 400 […]