(Natural News) Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are indeed one of the healthiest foods on the planet. In fact, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine noted that the bright red seeds of the fruit provide a bevy of benefits. Scientists from King Saud University concluded that pomegranates can boost the immune system and treat diseases such as malaria. […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from insomnia can improve their condition without using harmful drugs. Researchers from Hong Kong suggest acupressure. In their study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, they assessed the short?term effects of self?administered acupressure for alleviating insomnia. For the randomized controlled trial, they recruited 31 people who were suffering from insomnia. […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 30.3 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. Although lifestyle changes like a healthier diet and increased physical activity can have significant improvements in the condition of diabetic patients, there’s no harm in getting extra help. This is where plants with antidiabetic properties come in. […]

(Natural News) Blood clotting is an essential process that prevents excessive blood loss due to injury. However, it also has the potential to be deadly if a blood clot breaks free and gets stuck on its way to the heart or lungs. This can interfere with blood flow and increase the risk of diseases like a heart attack, stroke, […]

(Natural News) Saffron is a highly-prized spice with many uses. However, according to several studies, the spice can also be used to reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 50 and older. In the U.S., over 11 million older Americans have some degree of […]

(Natural News) Tietie (Paullinia pinnata), a climbing shrub native to South America and Africa, is rich in antioxidants and can be used to prevent diabetes, according to researchers from Nigeria. This isn’t anything new for local healers, as the plant has been used in folk medicine to treat diabetes-related symptoms. In their study, researchers from the Michael Okpara […]

(Natural News) The adverse side effects and high costs associated with most prescription drugs have turned people towards using cheaper and safer alternatives like herbal remedies. However, not all natural remedies are already proven effective, so it’s important to go for ones that are backed with scientific studies. One herbal remedy that has been shown by researchers from Malawi […]

(Natural News) The saying goes, “time heals all wounds,” but for that to happen, a person must attend to it with treatment necessary for it to heal properly. Recently, researchers from Cairo University found a powerful wound-healing medicine in the ammania waterwort (Bergia ammannioides), a plant commonly used in traditional medicine. Wound healing is a very complicated […]

(Natural News) Calophyllum brasiliense, which is commonly called Santa Maria, is a plant native to Latin America. This subtropical plant is widely used by practitioners of traditional medicine as a remedy for bronchitis, liver disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, pain, inflammation, high blood pressure, rheumatism, and diabetes. However, most of these folkloric uses of Santa Maria have not been extensively studied. Researchers from […]

(Natural News) One of the scariest aspects of cancer is that it can strike anyone. Most of us know at least one person who is quite healthy and fit yet received a devastating cancer diagnosis, and it can make you feel like you have no control over the situation. While it’s true that there isn’t […]