(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrients examined the effects of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) supplementation on the symptoms and severity of cold in air travelers, as well as their mental health. This study was conducted by researchers from Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. In traditional medicine and in […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Planta Medica looked at the anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanol leaf extract of Struthanthus vulgaris, the most common medicinal mistletoe plant in Brazil. This study was conducted by a team of researchers from Vila Velha University and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. S. […]

(Natural News) According to statistics by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Americans are a nation in pain. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey found that around 25.3 million American adults – that’s over 11 percent of the population – complain of constant, daily pain. Close to 40 million, while not experiencing pain every day, […]

(Natural News) The number of people suffering from depression continues to increase throughout the years, and that fact itself is depressing. Every year, more than 19 million Americans suffer from depression, and one in 10 depressed adults takes antidepressant drugs. Despite what Big Pharma would have you believe, these medications are often ineffective and cause […]

(Natural News) Nobody likes feeling bloated. If your stomach is feeling uncomfortably swollen today, here are some soothing beverages you can make to naturally relieve the bloated feeling. What is bloating? Bloating occurs in your abdomen or stomach when your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. If you’re bloated, your stomach will […]

(Natural News) Wild violets bear beautiful flowers, but some people think of the plant as an annoyance that can take over a well-manicured lawn. But did you know that the wild violets, also called common blue violets, can be used to make natural remedies to boost your immunity? (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) Differentiating wild violets and African […]

(Natural News) Smoking marijuana not only leads to a mental high, but it also contributes to reaching the peak of sexual pleasure. A new study provided evidence that women who smoked marijuana before having sex were more than twice as likely to achieve a satisfying orgasm. The research pored over self-analyzing reports from numerous women. Some of […]

(Natural News) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal herb that belongs to the mint family. It has many health benefits, and it can be used to treat fevers or make soothing lemon balm tea. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Despite what Big Pharma would have you believe, prescription drugs have been shown to worsen the health conditions […]

(Natural News) Want to slim down? Drink lots of green tea. A recent animal study showed that the beverage can improve the composition of gut bacteria in mice, which helps prevent obesity and related health issues. Obesity is a pressing health concern in the United States and around the world. Obese people are more likely to develop diabetes, metabolic […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compared the chemical composition and safety of astragalus whole ingredients extract with those of astragalus water extract and astragalus ultrafine powder. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Water extract (WAE) and ultrafine powder (UFP) are the two […]