(Natural News) In the U.S., winter is the start of a lot of things: snow, the holiday season, and – for those who like it – citrus. While most people know citrus as one of the most abundant sources of vitamin C, researchers in the Philippines have found a certain type of citrus fruit to be particularly […]

(Natural News) It has long been known that an all-natural high-quality honey is a great remedy for coughs. Finally, the National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K. acknowledged the effectiveness of honey and other herbal remedies in treating health problems. In August, the National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K. released a guideline that urges […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is one of the most commonly recommended alternative therapies for patients who are suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease. However, the exact means by which this traditional Chinese medicine improves the brain activity has remained obscure. So researchers took great pains to map out the areas of the brain […]

(Natural News) Complementary and alternative medicine is a burgeoning industry these days — and for good reason: Between the adverse side effects of synthetic drugs and its astronomically high cost, it’s no wonder that a recent study in the Journal of Patient Experience reports that at least 35 percent of its participants regularly use at least one type […]

(Natural News) It’s time to look at the writings on the wall: The global problem with antibiotic resistance isn’t going away anytime soon, and should nothing be done about it, it will result in more than 10 million deaths each year by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. A study led by researchers from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan […]

(Natural News) A recent study from the University of Monastir and the National School of Engineers of Sfax in Tunisia has found that the essential oil of the Rhaponticum acaule (RaEO) – an aromatic plant endemic to northern Africa – possesses anti-diabetes properties, as well as potent antioxidant activity. The research, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, discussed how RaEO can […]

(Natural News) Tea is a well-loved beverage around the world not only for its taste but also for its health benefits. There are more than 1,300 compounds that work together to make tea the healthy beverage that it is. Among these compounds, there is one that stands out because of its effects on mental health and brain […]

(Natural News) Purple corn (Zea mays) has been used as an aphrodisiac since the time of ancient Mexico. A study published in the journal Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine sought to understand the mechanisms behind this plant’s effect. The researchers suspected that purple corn extract stimulated the ejaculatory response in males. They used an animal […]

(Natural News) Here’s good news for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis: you may take curcumin supplements to manage the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food revealed that curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, is a safe and effective natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers from India discovered that […]

(Natural News) Chances are, you know someone diagnosed with clinical depression. The mental illness is estimated to affect millions of adults in our country; but most remain silent about their affliction, either out of shame or fear of being stigmatized. Current therapeutic models for clinical depression (of all its varieties) typically include a blend of […]