(Natural News) If you follow health news, you’ve likely been inundated with a seemingly endless list of foods that are good for you. How many times have you told yourself you should start eating more of a particular food? And how many times have you actually followed through? Food Revolution’s Dr. Joel Fuhrman came up […]

(Natural News) With the overprescription of antibiotics, it is becoming challenging to control pathogenic bacteria with conventional medicine, which raises the risk for diseases and infections. Mother Nature has provided solutions to these problems since ancient times, and when thinking about natural remedies, essential oils are one of the things that immediately come to mind. […]

(Natural News) Millions of Americans rely on these popular pills and liquid elixirs to make it through cold and flu season. But could your favorite over-the-counter cold medicine be putting your cardiovascular health at risk? New research suggests so, warning that cold and flu products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and decongestants can increase blood […]

(Natural News) A recent study led by a team from the State University of Maringa in Brazil found that three common garden herbs can be used to fight bacterial infections, especially those caused by the MRSA superbug. Their results, published in the Journal of Herbal Medicines, indicated that rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), pomegranate (Punica granatum), and misty plume bush (Tetradenia […]

(Natural News) Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) could either be a toxic plant or a dietary staple, depending on where and who you ask. The brightly colored plant has been dubbed as “the vegetarian’s puffer fish,” owing to the wild edible’s poisonous properties. Researchers from India have even found that pokeweed can be used together with antivirals to […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is essential for bone health, but it also plays many other important roles. The “sunshine vitamin” is critical for optimum immune system function — so much so, that scientists have been exploring its potential to cure drug-resistant illnesses. Recent research from Queen Mary University of London finds that vitamin D is […]

(Natural News) Honey is a popular superfood because it’s nutritious and it also offers various health benefits. But did you know that manuka honey, which is native to New Zealand, also has many unique health benefits and uses? What is manuka honey? According to Will Cole, a functional medicine expert, manuka honey has a higher […]

(Natural News) In the U.S., salmonella is the leading cause of food-related outbreaks. There are antibiotics available to treat foodborne illness, but these cause harmful side effects. In fact, certain bacteria have become resistant to these drugs. So, a team of researchers from South Korea and the U.S. developed a novel antimicrobial food-compatible formulation to fight […]

(Natural News) Honey is one of the oldest and most effective natural remedies for respiratory problems. Not only does it alleviate the pain of an inflamed throat and minimize coughing, it can also help a person recover from a serious bout of the flu virus. Every year, one out of five Americans will catch the flu at least once. The yearly recurrence […]

(Natural News) Manuka honey is a unique kind of honey from New Zealand. It comes from the manuka tree and has many therapeutic properties. These include: Strengthening the immune system: Having manuka honey on hand will be helpful because this powerful honey has antibacterial properties that can boost your immunity, especially during the cold and […]