(Natural News) An improper diet has consequences for your physical health. However, a study has confirmed that the consumption of processed meats can also negatively affect your mental health. The study was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. The link between your diet and your mental state Earlier research has determined that psychiatric disorders are usually aggravated […]

(Natural News) Most health-conscious consumers know about all kinds of foods, herbs, and supplements that boost the immune system naturally. From Vitamins D, C, and B12, to turmeric and garlic, and from probiotic-rich foods to medicinal mushrooms, you don’t have to break your wallet or empty your purse just to give your immune system that […]

(Natural News) The food you eat nourishes gut bacteria, and these bacteria then produce essential nutrients that fight off pathogens, guide immune responses, and keep you healthy. Now, according to a study by researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine, it may be possible to manipulate gut bacteria and prevent disease. In theory, learning how and why […]

(Natural News) A recent study found that a type of intestinal bacteria not only aids digestion in infants, but also shows potential in defending young patients from a host of bacterial infections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), bacterial infection remains to be a major contributor to neonatal deaths worldwide. Bacterial infections, such as sepsis, pneumonia, […]

(Natural News) If we’re lucky, we can soon learn more about a certain kind of gut bacteria that might have various health benefits such as preventing weight gain. Only a handful of people know about the bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila. But this can all change thanks to the future research of Dr. Gilberto Flores. Dr. Flores is a microbial ecologist […]

(Natural News) As a part of the aging process, microglia or the brain immune cells of humans and mammals alike become chronically inflamed. In turn, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and motor function. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) found that this process may be slowed down with dietary fiber. The study, […]

(Natural News) The word “probiotic” is a combination of the words “pro,” meaning “for,” and “biotic,” meaning “life.” This essentially means that probiotics are “for life,” an appropriate name considering they help promote proper digestion, nutrient absorption, and healthy immune system function of our bodies. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in our digestive tracts. Prebiotics are the food […]

(Natural News) If you think that you’re trying to be healthy by eating low-sugar foods or drinking diet soft drinks, think again. Artificial sweeteners commonly found in low-sugar foods and drinks can actually harm your gut microbial system. A study published in the journal Molecules revealed six artificial sweeteners that are toxic to gut bacteria: […]

(Natural News) Parents only want what’s best for their children, which is why they often go overboard when it comes to cleaning everything that their children may come into contact with. But what if your cleaning products are actually the ones harming your children? A recent study by Canadian researchers found that disinfectants and other […]

(Natural News) Vegetables are known to contain natural compounds that support the protective functions of the immune system. An article in The Francis Crick Institute news page reported that cruciferous vegetables are particularly beneficial when it comes to shielding the intestine from disease-causing microorganisms. This was the finding of a recent animal model that used […]