(Natural News) The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran, focused on the benefits of avocado on the […]

(Natural News) New research adds to the growing body of evidence highlighting the efficacy of elderberries in improving the immune system. These recent conclusions have enabled companies to offer “new avenues of approach” to their consumers and potential customers. In the past few years, there has been a deluge of proof that links polyphenolic ingredients to […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that the sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) could be used to reverse that adverse effects caused by stress. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that the bark of the sycamore fig contains bioactive compounds that function similarly to antidepressants which can treat conditions brought about by an unpredictable […]

(Natural News) People who are at risk for osteoporosis would do well to be acquainted with curly dock (Rumex crispus). According to researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, the roots of the herb curly dock can be used to prevent weak and brittle bones. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined whether […]

(Natural News) It wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that Hippocrates was referring to ginger (Zingiber officinale) in his famous quote about letting food be your medicine and your medicine your food: It’s a spice that is heavily used around the world, both as a dietary condiment and a medicinal plant. It’s a member of the Zingiberaceae family, […]

(Natural News) Some people take one look at needles and wince in pain. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a popular healing technique using needles has been used for relieving pain for thousands of years. Acupuncture has been known as an effective treatment for pain, and one study focused on its efficacy as a remedy for gynecological […]

(Natural News) Why take antidepressant drugs when there are natural antidepressants available like tyrosine? Tyrosine is one of the best natural antidepressants available as it provides many mental health benefits. Also known as l-tyrosine, the amino acid tyrosine is a precursor to some of the most important brain chemicals and hormones. It also contributes to […]

(Natural News) The next time your skin feels itchy, you might want to take a bath first: Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea suggest bathing in spring water is a safe way to treat symptoms of atopic dermatitis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the benefits of balneotherapy in high-concentration mineral spring […]

(Natural News) The current diabetes epidemic makes it all the more important for people to watch what they eat. Here is a list of some of the most potent anti-diabetes foods that can effectively keep the disease at bay. (h/t to Healthline.com.) Brown rice — Whole grains such as brown rice have low glycemic index […]

(Natural News) Don’t let its tiny, delicate, white flowers lead you into underestimating the wild carrot. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this plant’s oil extracts could have huge medicinal benefits, specifically, the ability to fight skin cancer. Every year, more people in the U.S. are diagnosed with […]