(Natural News) A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that polysaccharide extract from reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) contains hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties that work against obesity. In this study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of reishi mushroom polysaccharides on obesity. The […]

(Natural News) Eating at least one apple a day – including and especially the peel – could keep the threat of prostate cancer away from older men. Along with berries, red grapes, and turmeric, apple peel contains natural compounds that could halt the spread of cancer by killing tumorous cells. Since the 1960s, many studies have shown that natural […]

(Natural News) Western medicine still hasn’t solved the scourge of cancer. In fact, the Western medical system continues to push toxic chemotherapy, deadly radiation and radical surgery as the only “official” treatments for cancer. None of them work. They all cause more cancer. But what if cancer has already been solved outside the narrow-minded, pharma-corrupted […]

(Natural News) In a world where the obvious differences between the sexes is no longer enough, even studying what makes men and women different causes controversy. Recently published research underscoring the distinctions between males and females is being lambasted by the mainstream media with so-called experts accusing the study as being “agenda-driven.” But the only […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is a widely used alternative medicine for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, but its effectiveness on preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) in people with RA has not been investigated. Researchers from Taiwan conducted a large-scale study assessing the CHD risk in acupuncture users and non-users of RA patients. Their findings were published in the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Saudi Arabia and Egypt evaluated the effects of probiotic or yogurt supplementation on oxidative stress and hepatic fibrosis in mice induced by the parasite Schistosoma mansoni. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by water-borne parasitic flatworms S. mansoni. Considerable morbidity, mortality, and […]

(Natural News) A study revealed that the leaves of grapes (Vitis vinifera) contain phytochemicals and antioxidants that are effective against hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol levels. The findings of the study were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Grape seed, fruit, and its extract are already widely used as a functional food. Grape […]

(Natural News) The timing of your protein intake matters. Researchers from Lindenwood University, Texas Woman’s University, and the University of South Carolina suggest taking protein supplements before your workout to improve your post-workout burn. Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the study looked at the effect of taking protein supplements before […]

(Natural News) The nervous system plays a big role in how the different parts of our body communicate among themselves. Research shows that astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), a fundamental herb in traditional Chinese medicine, can help keep this body system healthy. Earlier research has shown that astragalus extract can potentially be used as a nerve growth-promoting […]

(Natural News) While joint pain and arthritis are more common among the elderly, both young and old can suffer from this condition, and debilitating pain can severely affect the quality of life. Therefore, many people resort to over-the-counter drugs or prescription medication. These drugs can temporarily bring relief to pain sufferers. But in the long […]