(Natural News) Keep your heart healthy by taking roselle every day. A study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine has found that roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) contains powerful antihypertensive effects, such as lowering systolic blood pressure and reducing serum triglyceride levels. A team of researchers at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in […]

(Natural News) Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, who often suffer from anxiety, may find relief in bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil. A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research reported that breathing in bitter orange essential oil could reduce anxiety in people with chronic myeloid leukemia, suggesting that it has potential use as […]

(Natural News) One of the most misunderstood botanicals in modern times, cannabis sativa, more popularly known as “marijuana,” has been used since the beginning of time as a natural medicine – except, of course, for most of the 20th century all throughout the “civilized” West, including in the United States and Canada where it’s been […]

(Natural News) While the world was quick to go crazy about the potential dangers of the Zika virus, only to have the hype fizzle out to nothing, a far more insidious danger has been quietly gaining momentum with virtually no fanfare. Over 212 million people are infected with malaria each year, with close to half […]

(Natural News) Research suggests that black cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, can help people with asthma. The study, which was published in the journal Annals of Saudi Medicine, revealed that supplementing with black cumin, in addition to regular maintenance inhaler therapy, can improve respiratory function and inflammation in people with asthma. This finding suggests […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Guangxi University discovered that the Chinese medicinal plant Spatholobus suberectus Dunn can remedy viral infections through its antioxidant properties. Viruses are microorganisms that hijack host cells so that they can reproduce more of themselves. If the virus is pathogenic to the host, it could cause diseases brought about by cellular damage. […]

(Natural News) As far as sweeteners go, honey has been around for thousands of years and has been used as a food and a potent natural remedy. Unfortunately, like most foods produced today, the potency has been greatly diminished through various processing techniques and profitable short cuts that have left many honeys devoid of enzymes and […]

(Natural News) Researchers are continually looking for natural alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs, which are often linked to negative side effects. According to a study, dry resin from the gamboge (Garcinia hanburyi) tree can potentially be used to develop a safe and natural cure for cancer. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of […]

(Natural News) Ibuprofen is a type of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is often used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation related to a wide range of health conditions. Some people treat this over-the-counter (OTC) drug as a “cure all” panacea for many of their ailments. However, ibuprofen can often cause unwanted side effects, such […]

(Natural News) The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) reports that over 60 million Americans will experience heartburn at least once a month, while 15 million people suffer from the condition daily. Heartburn is a symptom that is often associated with acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Acid reflux is characterized by symptoms such as a bloated stomach and while the condition can be a […]