(Natural News) Women suffering from menstrual pain caused by primary dysmenorrhea often rely on mefenamic acid, a prescription drug, for relief. However, this drug can cause harmful side effects like heartburn or nausea. Thankfully, a study has determined that a plant called felty germander (Teucrium polium) is just as capable as mefenamic acid for treating primary dysmenorrhea. The adverse effects of mefenamic […]

(Natural News) There are no shortage of options to rejuvenate your body in the world of plants. Whether it is a vegetable, fruit, herb, seed, nut, or superfood, there are solutions to help you rejuvenate your body and increase your uptake of precious enzymes, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other life supporting nutrients. Getting a good dose of plants […]

(Natural News) In recent years, a famous herbal remedy from Asia called gotu kola has reached the West. Unfortunately, many people in the U.S. do not know about the extent of its healing properties. Its primary use in the West revolves around the herb’s skin healing properties, such as its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and insecticidal effects, but there […]

(Natural News) It’s not just the body that changes with age, the mind does it as well. Older adults become prone to a wide range of mental and neurological conditions, not the least of which is depression. According to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, supplementing with acetyl-L-carnitine may help reduce the symptoms of depression […]

(Natural News) Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been in the news quite a bit recently. Indeed, there are many reasons to drink ACV, but with so many benefits now attached to it, which ones are real — and which ones are smoke and mirrors? Here are just some health benefits of taking ACV backed by […]

(Natural News) Viola yedoensis, also known as Zi Hua Di Ding in China and Hojebigot in Korea, is a popular traditional Asian medicine used to treat conditions related to inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effects of this medicine have been scientifically proven in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Zi Hua Di […]

(Natural News) Anyone who believes in supporting optimal health through supplementation has heard the two basic arguments that those who are opposed to supplements always roll out: Firstly, they insist that if we eat a proper, balanced diet we shouldn’t need any kind of supplementation, and secondly, they warn that many supplements are unregulated and […]

(Natural News) Cases of colon cancer are on the rise, which is bad news considering it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in adults in the U.S. How can you avoid being one of the 97,220 new cases of colon cancer expected this year? While there is a genetic component to colon cancer that […]

(Natural News) Your body is continuously fighting for your survival even if you’re just living your normal life. However, it will get tired at some point if you don’t give it the support it needs. So why not give it a helping hand every once in a while? To ensure that the body remains strong, […]

(Natural News) Here’s a good reason to add some spice into your life: Chili peppers were found to be effective in managing symptoms of depression. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, chili pepper extracts were found to exhibit anti-depressive effects. Researchers from Kaduna State University in Nigeria aimed to determine whether methanol […]