(Natural News) A sore throat often stems from another health issue, such as an allergy or a viral upper respiratory infection. Identifying the symptoms will advise a person about what steps to take to alleviate the root cause of the condition. Allergies and respiratory infections share several symptoms. Patients with either issue will suffer from […]

(Natural News) What happens when sex results in sexually transmitted disease (STD) or urinary tract infection (UTI)? Usually you would go see your healthcare provider immediately. But after SHTF, who can you to turn to when that kind of access to health services disappears? If you plan on hunkering down with a community after society collapses, sexual […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Zhejiang University identified which active ingredients in the herbal formula Zhi-Shi-Zhi-Zi-Chi-Tang (ZSZZCT) had anti-inflammatory properties. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Researchers used a multipronged approach that involved liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), semi-preparative LC, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for their experiment. Using liquid chromatography-quadrupole time of flight-mass spectrometry (LC-Q-TOF-MS) and […]

(Natural News) During Halloween or Thanksgiving, pumpkins are everywhere. They are used to make pies or jack-o’-lanterns, but the seeds are often thrown away. Pumpkins have been known to offer health benefits, but their seeds are just as nutritious and are even shown to have anti-cancer properties. So, don’t wait for a special occasion to […]

(Natural News) In American households, it’s common to find mothers encouraging their children to eat their greens. Most children and even some adults refuse to eat vegetables, missing out on the many health benefits they can provide. Now, recent evidence suggests a link between cruciferous vegetables – like broccoli and kale – and preventing cancer. A […]

(Natural News) Anyone who’s ever suffered from constipation knows that the condition is uncomfortable and sometimes painful. But the topic is rarely discussed in casual conversation because it’s considered gross or embarrassing. There are many ways to treat the condition, but one unusual remedy calls for cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and a whole orange. Will you eat orange peels to relieve constipation? Constipation […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, 7.2 million of whom are undiagnosed and have a much higher risk of getting complications like leg pain. Diabetes leg pain can be due to neuropathy or nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels. So how do you stop […]

(Natural News) Numerous studies show that the brain can repair and renew nervous tissue. People may support these natural processes by eating sulforaphane-rich foods like broccoli. Neuroscience experts previously believed that the brain cannot repair damaged neurons. However, a study conducted by MIT researcher Joseph Altman in the 1960s showed that the brains of adult rats, adult guinea pigs, […]

(Natural News) Scientists have long believed that bidirectional communication exists between the gut and the brain. In fact, evidence suggesting that the gut microbiota — the diverse community of microbes living in the human gut — interacts with the central nervous system (CNS) and influences brain function has increased over the years. Recent studies even propose that this […]

(Natural News) Indian gooseberries (Phyllanthus emblica) possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help support healthy metabolism. Researchers from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in India evaluated their ability to reduce endothelial dysfunction and prevent the onset of metabolic syndrome. They published their findings in the scientific journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Endothelial dysfunction contributed […]