(Natural News) Essential oils are commonly used today for aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that is used to treat mild ailments and improve a person’s emotional well-being. Aside from being aromatic, essential oils also contain compounds that possess antimicrobial properties. One such example is carvacrol, a volatile chemical that can be found in […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Kyungpook National University in South Korea evaluated the ability of a combination of five different plants to prevent atopic dermatitis (AD) in vivo and in vitro. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers used Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornelian cherry), Rosa multiflora (multiflora […]

(Natural News) Wikipedia’s co-founder Jimmy Wales claims to hold high standards of objectivity and balance in the content of the online encyclopedia and the integrity of his volunteer army of editors. Indeed this is largely true; except when it comes to the composition and editing of alternative medical systems and natural healthcare. A group of […]

(Natural News) Looking for more ways to protect your liver from diseases? Try drinking Pu-erh tea, also known as China’s fermented tea. In a study, this tea was found to contain powerful antioxidants and glucose-regulating compounds that help prevent fatty liver disease and other diseases associated with oxidative stress. Pu-erh tea is used in traditional medicine […]

(Natural News) One of the signs of food spoilage is the presence of molds, also known as mycotoxins, which are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi. In addition, microorganisms like bacteria and fungi flourish on the food and cause spoilage. Because many food products are perishable by nature, they require protection to prevent contamination and […]

(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pinworm infections are the most common type of human worm infection in the U.S. Pinworm infections can spread easily, but they can be treated or prevented using natural remedies like garlic. What is pinworm infection? Pinworms are tiny white worms that cause infections also known as […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is indeed healthy, but some people may find it difficult to eat because of its flavor. It smells mildly aromatic and tastes slightly bitter. Although its flavor isn’t as strong as other spices, it cannot be eaten raw like cloves or cinnamon, so turmeric is often not consumed on its own. Instead, it is combined […]

(Natural News) The French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is a tree that can be found on the Mediterranean coast of southern France. Research says that the extract from its bark has the ability to support cardiovascular health and keep metabolic syndrome at bay. Defined as a cluster of health conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, metabolic […]

(Natural News) Rooibos tea is made from the leaves of a shrub called rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), an herb indigenous to the mountainsides of the Cederberg region in South Africa. Rooibos tea is also referred to as red bush or African red tea. Traditional rooibos tea is made by fermenting the leaves, in which naturally occurring […]

(Natural News) The practice of edible landscaping unites design and functionality, making this type of landscaping perfect for home gardeners who wish to start a garden that is both beautiful and bountiful. But why stop at a beautiful and functional garden when you can also incorporate herbs into the landscape? (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) Herbs are […]