(Natural News) People who have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, are at a higher risk of developing chronic illnesses, many of which can lead to early death. Regular exercise is believed to be one of the best ways to control high blood pressure, and a review of studies reports that it may be […]

(Natural News) A new study from the University of Southern Denmark investigates the historic role that nutrition has played in the evolution of the human brain. If it weren’t for essential nutrients such as magnesium and zinc, modern brains would not be able to function. Throughout history, the primitive hunter-gather must have stumbled across nutrient-dense […]

(Natural News) Metabolites in aloe vera could be considered as a potential treatment for sepsis, according to a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Aloe vera is a Chinese medicine and a widely used dietary supplement all over the world. A team of researchers from China and Japan looked at the anti-inflammatory […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that polysaccharides from astragalus, also known as huang qi in Chinese medicine, exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that may be useful against hypertension. In the study, a team of Chinese researchers looked at the function of astragalus polysaccharides on pulmonary arterial hypertension. […]

(Natural News) Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are red-varnished, kidney-shaped mushrooms popular in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicines. A recent study suggests that this type of mushroom can fight oxidative stress, lower cholesterol, and help prevent cancer. In the study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of polysaccharides […]

(Natural News) If you are losing hair faster than normal, you might be one of those rare individuals who suffer from a deficiency of biotin. This is easily remedied, however, by eating foods that are naturally rich in this B vitamin. Also known as vitamin B7, biotin supports the healthy growth of hair, skin, and nails. […]

(Natural News) The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) researches a wide range of digestive disorders — chronic constipation, gastrointestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, ulcers, diverticulitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among others. According to their 2010 data, the NIDDK states that “60 to 70 million people [in the U.S.] are affected by all digestive diseases.”  It’s likely that […]

(Natural News) There are many foods that are beneficial to your body’s liver, some of which are common enough to work into your everyday diet, and others that can be incorporated to provide maximum benefits. Many detox diets involve foods that promote a healthy liver. Here are the top 10 foods to help cleanse toxins […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that a fermented pumpkin-based drink can be used as a probiotic carrier. The fermented drink may be used in managing hyperglycemia. Researchers at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia and Yeungnam University in South Korea aimed to develop an optimum fermentation […]

(Natural News) Having small amounts of fat in the liver is normal. However, too much of it can lead to fatty liver disease, damaging the liver and stopping it from working normally as it should. Because the liver plays an important role in many bodily functions, keeping it healthy is essential. A study published in the […]