(Natural News) Researchers out of Europe have unearthed more evidence to show that gut health is inextricably linked to mental health. Jeroen Raes, a professor at the University of Leuven in Belgium, found that many people with depression are also deficient in both Coprococcus and Dialister, two varieties of beneficial bacteria that live inside the […]

(Natural News) Members of the fair sex will get more health benefits from a diet with low levels of salt, stated a recently published report. This is because females have greater concentrations of a natural hormone that can raise blood pressure levels. The discovery implies that females will enjoy bigger improvements from treatments aimed at blocking aldosterone, a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil have found that rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), pomegranate (Punica granatum), and misty plume bush (Tetradenia riparia) have antibacterial properties, especially against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The study, which appeared in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, investigated the efficacy of these plants against planktonic and biofilm cells of S. […]

(Natural News) Vitamin B3 is an essential vitamin that can be obtained from different types of food. It plays a role in digestion, supports mental health, and helps keep the heart, skin, and nervous system healthy. It also contributes to important bodily functions, such as the conversion of food into energy. The different forms of vitamin […]

(Natural News) Researchers can now explain how physical exercise reduces belly fat. According to them, exercise causes the release of interleukin-6, a signaling molecule that contributes to the elimination of visceral abdominal fat. In a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) demonstrated that obese adults could […]

(Natural News) Eucalyptus oil can be obtained from different species of eucalyptus trees, but the main source of the eucalyptus oil used around the world today is blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus). Eucalyptus oil has become popular in recent years because of its many benefits. Here are some scientifically proven uses of eucalyptus oil: Joint and […]

(Natural News) Sauna bathing is a relaxing activity that originated in Finland. According to an interesting study, spending time in a dry sauna can also boost your cardiovascular health. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and published in the journal BMC Medicine. Earlier research on saunas and heart health usually focused on […]

(Natural News) Omega fatty acids are made up of three different types – omega-3s, omega-6s, and omega-9s. Each of these types of fatty acids exert different effects on human health. Although omega-3 fatty acids are definitely beneficial for humans, large amounts of omega-6s can be unhealthy while omega-9s can be useful but are easily acquired anyway. Most “non-essential” types of fat […]

(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) The ketogenic (keto) diet was developed in the 1920s to treat pediatric epilepsy. But according to a study, the keto diet could also be used to promote weight loss in obese or overweight patients with cancer. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and published in The Journal […]