(Natural News) Ulcerative colitis (UC) has severe consequences, particularly in children. According to a study published in Chinese Herbal Medicines, the nutrients in licorice, known as an ingredient in many sweet treats, can provide relief from UC. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the bowels. It causes long-lasting ulcers along the surface of […]

(Natural News) Although countries have taken leaps in terms of preventing the occurrence of malaria, many, a lot of whom are children, continue to die from the disease. The gum arabic tree (Acacia nilotica) grows in tropical and subtropical areas – the very same regions where malaria is very common – and is noted for […]

(Natural News) There’s no shortage of cholesterol-lowering foods; a quick search will bring up food items like oats, fatty fish, nuts, and soy. One food you won’t see listed too often is artichoke. Though not usually a part of any list of most heart-healthy foods, this humble vegetable is actually one of the best out […]

(Natural News) The golden valerian (Patrinia scabiosaefolia) hails from East Asia. It is a pretty flowering plant that can be consumed as food and is used as a traditional medicinal herb. Recent research showed that the essential oil of this plant can potentially stop the growth of cancerous tumors, protect brain cells from damaging inflammation, […]

(Natural News) Liver cancer is a deadly disease, but what makes it even more fearsome is how difficult it can be to treat effectively. According to the authors of a study published in CyTA – Journal of Food, early detection is the only key to curing liver cancer, even with conventional treatment methods. The authors […]

(Natural News) The combination of modern farming methods and an immense amount of pollution have left both humans and the foods they eat diseased and devoid of nutrition. This means that we can no longer simply rely on eating a balanced diet to optimize our health. And the hectic pace of modern life means that […]

(Natural News) If your snoring has gotten so bad that it is cutting off your breathing while you are asleep, you are probably suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. You need to get yourself treated before you get hurt or worse. One possible option is osteopathic manipulative treatment of your sphenopalatine ganglion. Sleep apnea is a sleeping […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that low vitamin D levels can put your health at risk, but new research has underscored the importance of vitamin D in disease prevention for the long haul. Scientists from the University of California at San Diego report that adequate vitamin D levels could help prevent up to 80 percent […]

(Natural News) Food doesn’t just affect your physical health, it can influence your sexual health as well. Oysters, walnuts, and strawberries are just a few foods believed to improve the libido. There are several more out there that aren’t as well-known but are no less effective, and garlic chives are one of them. Practitioners of […]

(Natural News) Research has shown that the agrimony (Agrimonia pilosa), a flowering plant endemic to East Asia, can be used to treat obesity-related insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome brought about a high-fat diet. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, South Korea’s Rural Development Administration, together with researchers from Seoul Women’s University, looked at whether agrimony […]