(Natural News) The pressed juice of purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) can help relieve the effects of restraint stress, according to the authors of a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study reveals that this effect also reverses the negative impacts of restraint stress on the immune response. The researchers put mice through restraint […]

(Natural News) Stroke is one of the few things that often appears on the short list of illnesses that doctors – as well as the media – often refer to as silent killers. It works quietly, in the background, and rather quickly after it starts, so one of the best strategies that you can employ to stand […]

(Natural News) Even the parts of the body that protect against infections need protection, too. The intestinal mucosa, for instance, prevents bacteria from entering the blood, but it is vulnerable to excessive inflammation in the presence of some pathogens. When the intestinal mucosa is damaged, the body becomes more susceptible to infections, so it is crucial to […]

(Natural News) Food doesn’t always bring joy to people’s lives. The wrong types of food — especially those that are rich in fats and cholesterol — can spell bad news for many, especially by way of causing diseases. One condition that is commonly associated with high fat and high cholesterol diet is insulin resistance. Patients […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is mum about the banyan’s (Ficus benghalensis) spiritual benefits, but it does reveal that extracts from the tree’s roots have mind-boosting effects, are able to improve memory and relaxation, and can reduce anxiety and the occurrence of seizures. The brain-related benefits of the banyan tree […]

(Natural News) Ginseng is a widely used herbal medicine used to treat various diseases. It contains saponins called ginsenosides, which are responsible for its therapeutic properties. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food has suggested that ginseng can reverse the effects of eating a high-fat diet. Researchers from Pusan National University in South Korea […]

(Natural News) The anti-inflammatory activity of cinnamon is well-established. Researchers, in a study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, confirmed that the spice also has antiproliferative and anti-angiogenic properties against cancer cells, specifically, myeloma tumor cells. The researchers treated RPMI 8226 human myeloma cancer cells with 72 micrograms per milliliter (mcg/mL) of cinnamon bark […]

(Natural News) Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of cucurbits or gourds, is also called winter or pumpkin squash. A good source of vitamin C, butternut squash is also rich in carotenoids and minerals. Butternut squash has complex carbohydrates and significant amounts of iron, magnesium, potassium, and riboflavin. The gourd also contains carotenoids like […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is one of the best examples of how too much of anything is bad for you. Although natural and healthy in small doses, inflammation can lead to a wide variety of health conditions ranging from mild illnesses to serious diseases. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found […]

(Natural News) Ginger and turmeric might get all the attention when it comes to fighting cancer naturally, but there is one often-overlooked herb that can also help address this deadly disease: boswellia. You might not have heard of boswellia, but you may know it by its other name: frankincense. It is said to be one […]