(Natural News) Traditionally, South African geranium (Pelargonium sidoides) has been used to treat diseases, such as respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, dysmenorrhea, and liver disorders. On the other hand, Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis) root has been traditionally used to treat gastroenteric disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and liver injuries. The combination of these two herbs can be […]

(Natural News) It used to be true that conventional food that was not processed had plenty of vitamins and minerals to help your body fuel immunity, energy, and brain function. Not any more. The “gray area” between toxic food and organic food has been wiped out and no longer exists. The so-called “Big Food” corporations […]

(Natural News) Having a heart attack is a primary risk factor for the development of worse diseases and death. It reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart, promotes the abnormal enlargement of the heart muscle (cardiac hypertrophy), and causes endothelial dysfunction. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, […]

(Natural News) The flowering dog-rose plant (Rosa canina) is not just beautiful to look at, it also has many health benefits. Recently, a team of researchers from the High School of Sciences and Technology of Health of Tunis and the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology of Tunis found that one of the possible uses of this […]

(Natural News) Sea buckthorn has been touted as the “Swiss Army knife of plants” for its diverse and multi-faceted range of applications. It can be used for the protection against and treatment for a number of different ailments and health conditions. Most of its medicinal properties come from the oil which is extracted from the berries, […]

(Natural News) Sweet potatoes are actually a slight misnomer, as they are not really related to regular white potatoes. They don’t even belong to the same plant family. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that belong to the morning glory family of flowering plants, while regular white potatoes are tubers that belong to the nightshade family. While […]

(Natural News) The phrase “eat your vegetables” gets a bad rap. In fact, a lot of people even use it when doing an unpleasant yet necessary task. For researchers at National Taiwan University, however, eating a vegetable-rich diet is sage advice — especially for those looking to avoid hypertension. In their study, which appeared in the Journal of […]

(Natural News) Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory that also offers other health benefits. In fact, the versatile plant can even help boost your mental health. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) comes from the rhizome or root of a flowering plant native to China, but the spice can grow in any area that is warm and humid. Aside from its use […]

(Natural News) When you think of the causes of diseases, what comes to mind? Many people are quick to think of infections like influenza or hepatitis, but there is one very important disease vector that deserves a lot of attention yet seems to be largely overlooked: the unhealthy Western diet. After all, the Western diet […]

(Natural News) Psoriasis is a chronic skin problem that affects over 7.5 million Americans. The condition can result in complications ranging from arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even depression; however, a study from Al-Furat Al-Awsat University in Iraq suggests that these complications could also cause a decline of nutrients needed to battle the condition. In their […]