(Natural News) People with black skin are more prone to discoloration due to the increased levels of melanin in their skin. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by a variety of factors, such as sun exposure and hormonal changes. Dark spots can also occur due to inflammation or trauma to the skin from burns, cuts, bug bites, acne and reactions […]

(Natural News) Scientists are looking at the benefits of going on a mushroom trip, especially when it comes to treating severe anxiety and depression. In particular, the psilocybin in magic mushrooms improves mental health by “resetting” the brain. From the 1950s to 1970s, researchers tested the use of hallucinogens to treat psychiatric problems. One of their options […]

(Natural News) Seaweed is a type of alga that grows in the sea. Not only is it a food source for some forms of marine life, it also serves as a source of nutrition for humans. Seaweed is known for containing high amounts of iodine, an essential mineral used by the body to produce thyroid […]

(Natural News) Medicinal plants possess a variety of bioactive compounds that give them their beneficial properties. Among these plant components, phenolic compounds are the most widely studied due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Flavonoids, in particular, are well-known for contributing to the health-promoting benefits of fruits and vegetables. In fact, more than 4,000 flavonoids have […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids may offer a natural approach to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The nutrients may come from either health supplements or foods rich in fatty acids. Multiple sclerosis is a severe neurodegenerative disease. There is no cure, and no one knows what triggers the autoimmune response. Each patient with […]

(Natural News) Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to conditions that can cause kidney damage and impair kidney function. Disorders like diabetes and high blood pressure often lead to CKD. In turn, CKD increases a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. If left untreated, CKD can also cause kidney failure, which is fatal and requires dialysis […]

(Natural News) Scorpion venom might hold the key to eliminating some strains of highly infectious bacteria, a recent study shows. According to a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists from Stanford University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) discovered that two compounds from the venom of an […]

(Natural News) A healthy digestive system is just as important for overall health as a healthy immune system. In fact, the two are connected. Several studies have shown how the body benefits from having a healthy gut microbiota — the community of microorganisms that live in the human gut. However, the exact role of this microbial […]

(Natural News) Calothamnus quadrifidus is an evergreen shrub that’s native to Western Australia but is also cultivated in Egypt. It is more commonly known by its other name, the one-sided bottlebrush, due to its flowers appearing in clusters on only one side of the stem. C. quadrifidus has many traditional uses, but only a few studies have investigated […]

(Natural News) Heroin addicts might find it easier to stay clean if they take cannabis-based medicine. A recent study showed that the cannabidiol (CBD) in cannabis might reduce the cravings for addictive drugs. Further, cannabidiol was not addictive. CBD was safer than most pharmaceutical drugs used to rehabilitate drug addicts. Cannabidiol is gaining popularity as […]