(Natural News) Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies like meditation have increased in popularity in recent years, with more people acknowledging their benefits. In a recent study, researchers from India looked at the effects of guided meditation on people with Type 2 diabetes and found that it improved their mental health, sleep, and quality of […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia revealed that physical exercise can improve cognitive function and reduce the severity of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers looked at the effects of physical activity in people with early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease. Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease is a rare form […]

(Natural News) Throughout the years, the number of people becoming obese has dramatically increased — so much so that it has been declared as a worldwide epidemic. Since 1975, the number of obese people worldwide has tripled. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.9 billion adults in 2016 were obese, while there were more […]

(Natural News) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic inflammatory disease without a known cause. Chronic inflammation increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers found that Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas) bark can be used as a natural […]

(Natural News) A study reports that acupuncture is as effective as nicotine replacement therapy in helping people stop smoking. The study, which was published in the journal Chest, aimed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture, auricular point pressing, and nicotine replacement therapy on tobacco cessation in the Chinese population. For the study, a team of […]

(Natural News) Making positive lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and following a nutritious diet, isn’t just good for your physical health. In fact, it can also boost your brain health. Prioritize brain health to boost cognitive function Dr. Paul Nussbaum, a board-certified geropsychologist and clinical psychologist, warns that you should never take your brain health for […]

(Natural News) If your hair is dry and brittle or if your skin is red and itchy, you may have a biotin deficiency. But what is the B-vitamin called biotin and why is it good for your hair and skin? Biotin is also called vitamin B7. As a water-soluble B-vitamin, biotin doesn’t get stored in fat tissues. […]

(Natural News) Apples really do keep the doctor away. Researchers from San Diego State University suggest that apples, particularly dried ones, can help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin response. The researchers reached this conclusion after looking at the potential of dried apples to regulate blood sugar and insulin in a group of healthy people. […]

(Natural News) Kava kava is a traditional medicine widely used in the Pacific, especially for anxiety relief. In a literature review, scientists from Grand Valley State University in Michigan supported this claim, noting the plant’s safety and efficacy in improving symptoms of anxiety, if used for less than eight weeks. A lot of people suffer from […]

(Natural News) The field elm (Ulmus campestris) is already known for its many health benefits. But according to a recent study in the journal Phyotherapie, it has more to offer — in particular, in protecting the body from liver damage, gastric ulcer, and blood pressure problems. The study, conducted by Algerian and French researchers, found that […]