(Natural News) Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious complication that can cause chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. This complication is said to be triggered by oxidative stress. Fortunately, researchers from China and Sri Lanka found that this complication can be attenuated with red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), or danshen […]

(Natural News) It might go against common sense for a senior citizen to start – or resume – pumping iron at his or her advanced age. But Irish researchers are recommending that elderly people lift weights and take protein powders so that they can avoid the crippling effects of infirmity. People are living longer lives thanks to a […]

(Natural News) Burns should be addressed immediately to prevent infections and to offer relief to the injured individual. But when SHTF and you don’t have access to emergency medical services, you can treat mild or moderate burns using the home remedies detailed below. (h/t to DoomAndBloom.net) Burn wound treatment basics When treating burns after a […]

(Natural News) Fiber and whole grains are known to be an important part of one’s diet. Eating whole grains and foods rich in fiber provides many health benefits. New research adds another benefit of fiber and whole grain consumption: They may lower the risk of non-communicable diseases. Published in the journal The Lancet, this new […]

(Natural News) A diet loaded with fiber-rich foods could help lower the risk of getting a potentially dangerous cardiovascular disease. In particular, a British review found that high intake of dietary fiber can prevent stroke. Every year, strokes cause millions of deaths around the world. In the U.S., three out of every four incidences of stroke are first attacks, […]

(Natural News) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a superfood that contains curcumin, an active compound with various health benefits. While it is commonly used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, the curcumin in turmeric has one weakness: its low bioavailability. This means the body can only absorb a very small amount of curcumin after consumption. Thankfully, combining […]

(Natural News) Breast cancer is among the most studied diseases, and scientists are hard at work coming up with ways to prevent it. A team of researchers from China explored the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on lowering insulin levels – one of the risk factors for breast cancer. The researchers tested the ability of omega-3 […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food reported that turmeric-containing herbal supplements can be used to improve skin barrier function. In the study, the effects of turmeric-containing herbal supplements were compared with turmeric alone. A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, California compared the effects of […]

(Natural News) Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, a natural plant compound that offers several health benefits. According to a study, this unique compound can be used to naturally lower the blood glucose levels of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The study, which was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, was conducted by […]

(Natural News) Raw honey, a popular superfood, is used to make honey water: a common remedy that can relieve minor health complaints. Drinking warm honey water can address digestive problems and it can also help improve your cholesterol levels. Honey is “virtually all sugar from a caloric standpoint” – a tablespoon has 64 calories and […]