(Natural News) Stress, in small doses, can improve focus and help people become energetic and alert. Too much of it, however, can hinder productivity and performance. While stress is a natural reaction to short-lived situations that require adjustment or response, it can become dangerous when it interferes with daily life. In fact, chronic stress affects […]

(Natural News) Menopausal symptoms can be very unpleasant, and many women end up undergoing hormone replacement therapy to find some relief. Now, however, researchers have found a very attractive and far safer alternative in the form of flax seed. Women of menopausal age face all sorts of symptoms, which are collectively referred to as menopausal […]

(Natural News) Perhaps unfairly, Millennials carry many labels, including, “the most useless generation of all time.” However, recent research may explain why some Millennials seem to struggle to cope with doing the things that earlier generations took in their stride: Growing up, moving out, pursuing a career, getting married, buying a home, etc. A recent […]

(Natural News) Isoflavones, also referred to as phytoestrogens or plant estrogens, are natural compounds found in plants and plant-based foods. They have a very similar structure to that of estrogen and they work like the hormone. For this reason, some women take them to relieve menopause symptoms. The estrogen receptors of the body treat plant estrogens […]

(Natural News) There are many different types of parasites that can reside in your body, especially along the digestive tract. But did you know that what you eat can help prevent parasitic infections from happening? More than that, the right foods can kill parasites and help your body replenish its stores of essential nutrients. There […]

(Natural News) To maintain your gut health, your diet should include fiber-rich oats (Avena sativa). As a superfood, oats are full of dietary fibers, disease-fighting phytochemicals, healthy unsaturated fats, minerals, protein, and vitamins. Beta-glucan, the main dietary fiber found in oats, is a soluble fiber known for its ability to help reduce cholesterol levels. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]

(Natural News) The cute hamsters found in most pet stores and many children’s bedrooms may harbor the key to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Spanish researchers investigated the ability of the golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) to get rid of harmful protein structures that appear in its brain during hibernation – structures that happen to be associated with Alzheimer’s and […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy to relieve stress or address sleep problems. According to a fascinating study, essential oils could also be used to treat certain symptoms of dementia, some of which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In the U.S. alone, at least 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. Most individuals with the […]

(Natural News) While some herbs are used in different cuisines to enhance the flavor of certain dishes, other herbs are used medicinally to treat minor complaints like colds or nausea. According to researchers, bitter herbs and vegetables can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The National Institute of Diabetes […]

(Natural News) If you have gout, you know how painful it can be. The condition is characterized by painful inflammation in the joints, resulting in swelling and redness. Gout it caused by a build-up of uric acid, which leads to the depositing of hard crystals in the joints and ultimately, pain. Fortunately, there are many […]