(Natural News) Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious complication of diabetes. Patients who suffer from either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are likely to develop this disease, which mainly affects the kidneys. DN often occurs as a result of untreated diabetes. When diabetics allow their blood sugar levels to remain uncontrolled, they eventually suffer from […]

(Natural News) The shrub-like tree known as akuamma or Picralima nitida has long been considered as a medicinal plant in Africa. Extracts from this plant, particularly the seeds nestled inside its fruits, are used in folk medicine for a variety of ailments, including respiratory and stomach problems. Early this year, researchers from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria reported that akuamma seed extracts […]

(Natural News) Kidney diseases are silent killers, and many experts have explored numerous herbal remedies to address chronic kidney disease. Researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine investigated the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of jian pi yi shen formula (JPYSF) in treating chronic kidney disease. The results of their study were published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. […]

(Natural News) Black seeds come from a small plant with purple, blue and white flowers called Nigella sativa. They are native to Eastern Europe, Western Asia and Middle Eastern countries. Some of the seeds’ other names include black caraway, black cumin and kalonji. People have been using black seed oil for a long time. They were predominantly […]

(Natural News) Having irregular bowel movements can be a difficult, painful and sometimes embarrassing experience. There’s evidence to suggest that constipation is usually due to an unbalanced diet or stress that affects the digestive tract. Here are natural ways to help regularize bowel movements. Consume more fiber One of the first things you should do […]

(Natural News) Diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging health problems in the world today. It is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that regulates how the body utilizes or stores glucose from food. The increasing prevalence and mortality rate of diabetes […]

(Natural News) Extracts from the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris can potentially be used to prevent — even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most prevalent forms of liver disease among American adults. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea investigated whether C. militaris can regulate lipogenesis in the […]

(Natural News) Lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) contains plant-based compounds with antibiotic and anti-fungal properties. A study from the Shandong University (SDU) tested their efficacy on drug-resistant Candida albicans to identify the most active molecules. The researchers received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation and the SDU’s Young Scholars Program. They published their findings in […]

(Natural News) Asthma is a common long-term disease characterized by the inflammation of the airways in the lungs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 19.2 million American adults aged 18 and above have this disease, equivalent to about 7.7 percent of the entire population in the US. There is currently […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is an Indian spice used to give curry it’s distinct golden color. But beyond its culinary use, turmeric is considered one of the most widely used medicinal herbs on the planet. This is because turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which is responsible for its health benefits. These benefits range from reducing inflammation […]