(Natural News) You can keep your digestive system healthy with the help of fermented noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that consuming fermented noni fruit may help prevent inflammatory-related diseases of the colon. In the study, researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan looked […]

(Natural News) People who often feel anxious and have difficulties sleeping may find lavender oil to be beneficial. A study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice revealed that inhaling lavender oil can help relieve sleep and anxiety problems, especially in hemodialysis patients. This study provides promising information on the effect of lavender as one […]

(Natural News) Plant-based medicine may have been around for even longer than previously thought. Scientists recently uncovered new evidence of herbal remedies used by Neanderthals. It seems our prehistoric relatives had gained knowledge of the anti-inflammatory, antiviral and pain-relieving properties of plants in their environment, and began developing their own medicinal practices. Most shockingly, it […]

(Natural News) In 2005, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that tested more than 2,500 Americans for 148 industrial chemicals. The results revealed that significant amounts of these chemicals were in the blood of each individual screened. Thankfully, milk thistle (Silybum marianum), an herbal remedy […]

(Natural News) Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) is a flowering tree whose bark and flowers are commonly used in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicine. However, most people today are not that familiar with the herb, which is very unfortunate since it is associated with a wide variety of health benefits. One of the most common uses of the magnolia […]

(Natural News) Research has found that curcumin can protect cardiac tissues from the combined oxidative stress induced by diabetes and nicotine. The study, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, examined the ability of curcumin to ameliorate the combined diabetes and smoking-induced oxidative stress that cause diabetic cardiomyopathy. Diabetes and cigarette smoking, […]

(Natural News) Conventional antiviral treatments, which aim to reduce viral replication, for chronic hepatitis B cause many side effects and resistance, so researchers continue to find safer and more effective alternatives. Since ginseng has been previously reported to be effective for treating viral infections such as influenza and human immunodeficiency virus, researchers from The Catholic […]

(Natural News) Liver diseases — including cirrhosis — is a leading cause of death and disability today. One way to protect your liver naturally is to take chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), a flowering plant that belongs to the dandelion family, which has been found to possess hepatoprotective properties. In a study published in the Journal of […]

(Natural News) Proper digestion is essential for good health. Yerba mate, an herbal drink that’s been going through a surge in popularity over the last few years, is linked to various health benefits, including improved digestion. Its effects are so remarkable that it has been linked to weight loss and even improvements in metabolic disorders. […]

(Natural News) Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is not a serious condition in itself, but its complications can be deadly. The extract of Asian water plantains (Alisma orientale) could be a potential treatment for the condition, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, as it is able to not only reduce the amount of […]