(Natural News) Is stress raising your blood pressure to unhealthy levels? Brazilian researchers recommend letting it all out through your left nostril in a pranayama exercise. An article in Science Direct showed that adopting yoga breathing exercises can help reduce and manage your blood pressure levels. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a very common ailment. […]

(Natural News) In many cases, the cause of hypertension is unknown. Its effects, however, are adequately documented. Among its many complications is an increased risk of dementia. But according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the treatment of hypertension through traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can curb this risk significantly. […]

(Natural News) With its characteristic red color and its subtle yet recognizable taste, saffron is one of the most well-known spices in the world. However, it is also one of the most expensive. Fortunately, the many health benefits of saffron make it worth the price. The expensive price of saffron is attributed to its extremely […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure affects millions worldwide and costs billions in the United States alone. Those afflicted with this condition typically regulate their hypertension through medication. Unfortunately, antihypertensive medicine has a wide range of side effects that include headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and lethargy, to name a few. If you’re one of the millions with […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that black-jack (Bidens pilosa), commonly used in African traditional medicine to treat various diseases, can keep the heart healthy by preventing hypertension. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, assessed the protective effects of ethylene acetate extract of black-jack leaves on hypertension in mice. For the study, […]

(Natural News) Mistletoe (Viscum album) is popular during the holidays, with people hanging up the plant and kissing under it. However, a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicates that the popular holiday ornament can do much more than make people come together, what with its ability to treat conditions like colic, hypertension, and diarrhea. […]

(Natural News) People who are at risk of getting a metabolic syndrome could add fermented rice bran in their diet. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has revealed that eating fermented rice bran could lower the risk of developing the condition. This could be greatly beneficial for those who are at risk […]

(Natural News) An interesting case study detailed the application of integrated yoga and naturopathy (IYN) in managing metabolic syndrome (MetS) of an obese individual. The patient showed significant improvements in MetS-related parameters after a six-week therapy session involving customized treatment. This outcome suggests that it is not only possible to integrate yoga and naturopathy together, […]

(Natural News) You may be eating yourself stupid, according to some newly published research. A 2015 study has found that people exposed to a typical Western diet, which is high in processed food, sugar, fats, and salt, have smaller hippocampi compared to those who had a healthier, more well-balanced diet of fruits, fish, and vegetables. Around 250 […]

(Natural News) It is no secret that most of us consume way more sodium than our bodies need. The latest nutritional analysis done by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that, on average, we consume 50 percent more sodium than we need every day. Multiply that by the number of years we’ve gorged on […]