(Natural News) Aging causes a lot of unwanted health issues, most notably cognitive decline and memory loss. People in their 50s are told that nothing can be done about it. But is decreased brain function really an inevitable part of aging? New research from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago suggests that a simple step […]

(Natural News) Your gut contains a combination of good and bad bacteria. Probiotics are the good bacteria that live in your digestive tract.  As long as you have a healthy balance between the good and bad gut bacteria, your immune system will have an extra boost to protect your body against external threats. If your […]

(Natural News) Hypothyroidism occurs when your body is unable to produce enough thyroid hormones. These hormones help control the body’s growth, repair, and metabolism. Hypothyroidism is often linked to symptoms such as fatigue and weight gain. If you have this thyroid condition, consider making dietary changes or take herbal remedies and supplements to manage your symptoms. Hypothyroidism […]

(Natural News) Iron is one of the essential nutrients that the body needs in large amounts every day. Both animal-based and plant-derived foods can provide enough iron to strengthen a person’s immunity to diseases and raise energy levels. The body converts iron into hemoglobin, the protein used by red blood cells to carry oxygen to every corner of the body. […]

(Natural News) Researchers found a way to help people get out of the hospital as soon as possible. A new meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients suggests that the administration of vitamin C can shorten the length of stay of a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) on average by about eight percent. For […]

(Natural News) Sesame seeds are crunchy seeds with a delicious nutty flavor. They are often added to bread and bagels or incorporated into culinary presentations to add visual interest. Sesame seed is the seed of Sesamum indicum, a plant that grows to about three to five feet tall. Flowers blossom then pod-shaped fruits appear on […]

(Natural News) Chia seeds are popular superfoods because they can improve your digestive health. But if you want to try something new, consider something that also offers many health benefits: basil seeds. What are basil seeds? Basil seeds are the small black seeds of the sweet basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). They may be newer to the health […]

(Natural News) Even though developed nations boast of great technology, infrastructure, economy, and advanced medical care, they still suffer from ballooning rates of obesity, chronic disease, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, and cancer. Infectious diseases still run rampant in developed nations, despite advances in plumbing and sanitation. The breakdown of developed nations is a slow and […]

(Natural News) There are several dietary methods to prevent hypertension, to halt the buildup of arterial plaques, and to keep blood pressure readings at a normal, consistent range. A 2018 study from Kanazawa University in Japan looked at dietary intake of n-6 fatty acids and found two interesting correlations. An increased dietary intake of n-6 […]

(Natural News) Living with depression is so challenging that many people are drawn to the idea of a “quick fix” in the form of antidepressants. Although their efficacy is questionable at best, there are two other big reasons that many patients ultimately decide against taking them: they’re expensive and have a host of dangerous side […]