(Natural News) According to a recent study, tart cherry juice and supplements can help people with metabolic syndrome. A team of researchers from the University of Hertfordshire in the U.K. conducted a trial involving people with metabolic syndrome and found that consuming Montmorency tart cherries can reduce systolic blood pressure and insulin levels. What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome […]

(Natural News) Seventy-five percent of Americans are turning to supplements to address their health needs, according to data collected by the Council for Responsible Nutrition during their Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements for 2018. Not only that, 87 percent of the surveyed supplement users said they have overall confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness […]

(Natural News) Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the […]

(Natural News) A berry native to the South, the saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is widely regarded for its health and nutritional benefits. In fact, recent studies have shown that men especially can benefit from the plant, given its ability to treat problems “down there.” Indeed, multiple studies have shown how saw palmetto can potentially address genitourinary disorders, that […]

(Natural News) A researcher from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed various botanical interventions that are used to protect against sun damage — the primary cause of skin problems. The article was published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. Low-risk skin cancers and pre-cancers are common skin ailments that primarily affect individuals with fair skin. These […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Hong Kong and Macau conducted a systematic review to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of berberine. Their article was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex disease driven by multiple factors. Therapeutic strategies based on decreasing the amount of B-amyloid in the brain have failed in clinical […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Malaysia evaluated the cytotoxicity of postbiotic metabolites (PM) produced by six strains of Lactobacillus plantarum on various cancer and normal cells. Their findings were published on the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. L. plantarum is a major species of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) capable of producing PM. Studies […]

(Natural News) Mother Nature is filled with medicinal plants that work better than most modern medicines. Many of them are even commonly used in emergency survival situations due to the effectiveness of their healing properties. If you’re looking to expand the plants in your garden, you should seriously consider adding several or all of these […]

(Natural News) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of progressive lung diseases, including common ones like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. According to the American Lung Association, COPD is the third leading cause of death in the US, behind cancer and heart disease. More than 15.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, […]

(Natural News) Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage. But according to a study, adequate levels of vitamin E, coupled with regular exercise, are also associated with improved cognitive performance in young students. The study was published in the journal BMC Pediatrics and conducted by researchers from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at […]