(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food examined the potential of a South American plant called Rudgea viburnoides in treating metabolic and inflammatory changes associated with obesity. This study was conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Obesity is characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation, which is […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness looked at the renoprotective effects of Chinese chive extracts against chronic kidney failure in mice. The study was carried out by researchers from Hefei University of Technology in China. Chinese chive is a well-known green vegetable in China that is used for cooking and in […]

(Natural News) Many medicinal plants possess potent anticancer properties, but researchers have explored some lesser-known ones that surprisingly share the same therapeutic benefits. Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia, commonly […]

(Natural News) Allspice is one of the most widely used seasoning in cuisines around the world. In addition to making food taste warm and great, Florida-based researchers reported that regular doses of the Jamaican spice could protect men from prostate cancer. A natural compound in allspice was found to delay the growth of prostate cancer […]

(Natural News) Sleep is your body’s way of recuperating from the day’s stresses. Even animals need sleep to allow their bodies to recover lost energy. Sleep disorders, therefore, pose a significant problem in the overall health of a person. Fortunately, traditional healers have used herbal medicines since ancient times to address sleep troubles naturally. Researchers […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine examined the hepatoprotective effects of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia). This study was carried out by researchers at the National Health Research Institutes in Taiwan and Bharathiar University in India. Over the years, the interest in medicinal plants has increased extremely, and heart-leaved […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the effect of the water extract of Viola mandshurica (Manchurian violets) on atherosclerosis using apolipoprotein E deficient (ApoE???) mice. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Atherosclerosis is thought to be a disease that primarily involves lipid accumulation in the arterial […]

(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea’s Mokpo National University found that a type of seaweed native to their region can potentially manage symptoms of obesity, as well as its complications. Their research, published in Nutrition Research, identified a type of edible seaweed known as okdeonggul (Caulerpa okamurae) to have anti-obesity properties, based on a high-fat diet murine model. Seaweeds have been a part […]

(Natural News) Acute inflammation is a natural bodily process that occurs when you’re hurt or ill. However, chronic inflammation can cause more harm than good. If you suffer from chronic gut inflammation, try some gut-friendly snacks to ease your condition. Acute and chronic inflammation Inflammation is your body’s way of fighting things that can harm it, like injuries, infections, or […]

(Natural News) Cinnamyl alcohol, an organic compound found in Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata) flowers, can potentially be used in treating – and even preventing – obesity, according to a study in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In their report, researchers from South Korea looked at whether chestnut flower extract can effectively prevent the accumulation of fat […]