(Natural News) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), good nutrition is the cornerstone of good health. Good nutrition entails an adequate, well-balanced diet complemented with regular physical activity. The major systems of the body all rely on good nutrition to function properly. Poor nutrition results in impaired immunity, physical and mental development, and productivity. To ensure that you […]

(Natural News) Nutritious foods rich in antioxidants are essential components of a well-balanced diet. But what are antioxidants and why do you need them? Antioxidants and free radical damage According to Cynthia Sass, a contributing nutrition editor at Health.com, antioxidants function as “little bodyguards” that protect cells from damage and prevent premature aging and disease. Antioxidants […]

(Natural News) Spanish researchers found that viruses can slip through the natural defenses of the body with the help of other pathogens. The altruistic behavior of these disease-bearing microorganisms ensures that some of them will survive and gain resistance to immune responses. Institute of Integrated Systems Biology (I²SysBio) researcher Pilar Domingo-Calap served as the lead author. […]

(Natural News) Allergies can make people miserable. Sometimes, an allergic attack may even endanger the life of a person. Fortunately, there are natural methods for treating allergies that provide relief from symptoms without causing adverse effects. An allergy may develop from exposure to foods like nuts and seafood or to airborne pollen. It may also […]

(Natural News) Feeling anxious about something or nothing in particular? Taking adaptogen-rich ashwagandha root as a health supplement may help take care of those worries. The herb is a significant part of Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that originated in India. Due to the increasing number of studies that attests to its healing properties, ashwagandha has gained more traction even among […]

(Natural News) Ginger is a herbaceous plant that’s native to Asia. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a treatment for various ailments. In Indonesia, people use ginger to address rheumatism and fatigue, while in Burma, ginger is mixed with other herbs to treat the common flu. As food, ginger is a wonderful ingredient to […]

(Natural News) Who would have thought that tiny, single-celled microalgae could hold the key to one of nature’s best-kept health secrets for boosting your overall strength, endurance, and stamina? Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble antioxidant created by single-celled microalgae that use this remarkable natural molecule to survive for years without food or water under harsh sunlight. This reddish […]

(Natural News) Elderberries are the tiny, dark purple fruits of the elderberry shrub. They are some of the most widely used medicinal plants in the world, and their extracts are known to cure various ailments. Elderberries contain high amounts of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants protect the cells from harmful molecules called free radicals. […]

(Natural News) Chlorella is a single-celled, water-grown microalgae which also happens to be one of the most nutrient-dense, naturally occurring superfoods known to man. Often considered “Nature’s Perfect Food,” chlorella is an excellent source of several vitamins, minerals, proteins, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. This freshwater microalgae is native to Taiwan and Japan and is closely related […]

(Natural News) GABA, which is short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that the body naturally produces and a readily available dietary supplement. While not many people know about GABA, and it’s not as researched as melatonin, it is still essential in regulating blood pressure, mood, and sleep. In its role as a neurotransmitter, GABA reduces the activity of neurons in the brain and […]