(Natural News) Sleep quality affects physiological processes in the body. Like a medicine, a good night’s sleep can improve hormone regulation and reduce inflammatory markers in the blood. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have made these two important findings about sleep. Not only do sleep disruptions negatively affect cognitive function but sleep deprivation also hinders […]

(Natural News) A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture study revealed that compounds in coconut oil could ward off insects better than DEET, the main ingredient in insect repellent products. In the study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service identified coconut oil fatty acids which showed significant repellent properties, especially against disease […]

(Natural News) Instead of grabbing the nearest bottle of antidepressant or alcohol, people crippled by anxiety and depression should consider lifestyle changes based on older, simpler, and wiser times. By making life simpler and more meaningful, a person could improve his or her mental health far better than resorting to pharmaceutical drugs. Mental disabilities and disorders […]

(Natural News) Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the world’s most commonly diagnosed debilitating neurological condition, and although it is most often diagnosed in young adults between the ages of 20 and 50, it can strike anyone, at any time. The National MS Society estimates that close to 1 million Americans are living with MS, with 200 […]

(Natural News) Have you ever thought about the nature of music, and how it seems to universally draw people into it – particularly the beats and rhythms that make it a pleasurable experience? As it turns out, there’s something very unique about drumming which, believe it or not, is exceptionally therapeutic for human health. Whether […]

(Natural News) There’s some good news on the health front. According to new research out of Canada, people with anxiety are getting tired of taking benzodiazepines and other side effect-ridden Big Pharma drugs, and are instead switching to all-natural cannabis as a safe and effective alternative. Among 146 anxiety patients who enrolled in Canada’s medical […]

(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) “Get plenty of rest” might sound like pat advice when you’re sick, but a recent study shows that sleep can be quite miraculous when it comes to helping your body fight off infections. German researchers have uncovered just how sleep works its magic. It’s related to T cells, a type of white blood […]

(Natural News) Your diet and habits can significantly affect your risk of various conditions, such as obesity and hypertension (high blood pressure). If you want to eat healthy and keep your heart strong, health experts suggest following the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Dr. Stephen Juraschek, a primary care physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess […]

(Natural News) Most people go on diets to lose weight, improve their health, or both. But can it improve a woman’s ability to get pregnant? According to health experts, the ketogenic diet can help boost the fertility of couples who are trying to conceive. The keto diet can help you lose a substantial amount of weight […]