(Natural News) While the world was quick to go crazy about the potential dangers of the Zika virus, only to have the hype fizzle out to nothing, a far more insidious danger has been quietly gaining momentum with virtually no fanfare. Over 212 million people are infected with malaria each year, with close to half […]

(Natural News) Research suggests that black cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, can help people with asthma. The study, which was published in the journal Annals of Saudi Medicine, revealed that supplementing with black cumin, in addition to regular maintenance inhaler therapy, can improve respiratory function and inflammation in people with asthma. This finding suggests […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Guangxi University discovered that the Chinese medicinal plant Spatholobus suberectus Dunn can remedy viral infections through its antioxidant properties. Viruses are microorganisms that hijack host cells so that they can reproduce more of themselves. If the virus is pathogenic to the host, it could cause diseases brought about by cellular damage. […]

(Natural News) As far as sweeteners go, honey has been around for thousands of years and has been used as a food and a potent natural remedy. Unfortunately, like most foods produced today, the potency has been greatly diminished through various processing techniques and profitable short cuts that have left many honeys devoid of enzymes and […]

(Natural News) The small nettle (Urtica urens) is a close relative of the beneficial albeit painful stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) since both belong to the genus Urtica. Members of this genus have great antioxidant potential. However, this property has not been observed in small nettle until fairly recently. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia […]

(Natural News) Researchers in Japan found that endothelial dysfunction may be prevented with boysenberries. They discovered in their study that boysenberry polyphenol and its anthocyanins can inhibit blood and lymphatic vessel dysfunction and help keep vascular stability. Endothelial, also known as blood and lymphatic vessel, cells play an important role in the maintenance of vascular […]

(Natural News) Lavender-scented products like essential oils are popular among consumers who want to relax. The scent is also the go-to choice of people who practice aromatherapy for stress relief. According to a recent study, scientific data can help prove why lavender (genus Lavandula) is associated with feelings of relaxation. The study, which was published in […]

(Natural News) Recent estimates show that there are more than 80 million Americans who suffer from insulin resistance. This is a great cause for concern since in just a few years this can condition can progress to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and diabetes. Insulin is an important metabolic hormone that triggers the uptake […]

(Natural News) Boswellia is also known as frankincense. It is a herbal extract from the gum resin of the Boswellia tree. This herbal extract has a long history of being used as perfume, incense, and medicine due to is therapeutic and anti-inflammatory properties. Boswelllia is such a powerful herbal extract that it can aid in the […]

(Natural News) Gotu kola is a popular herbal remedy that has a long history of being used in Ayurvedic medicine due to its healing properties that can promote mental and emotional health. Despite having the word “kola” in the name, this relaxant herb actually contains no caffeine. When eaten fresh or taken as a tea, gotu […]