(Natural News) People with diabetes may want to consider taking aloe vera. This well-known medicinal plant has been found to have protective effects against diabetes-induced nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious kidney-related complication of diabetes. Around 40 percent of people with diabetes develop kidney disease later on. This condition […]

(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 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) A study conducted by researchers from Savitribai Phule Pune University revealed that different ironweed (Vernonia cinerea) extracts possess antioxidant activity. In the study, published in Free Radicals and Antioxidants, antioxidant activity was determined using extracts from different organs of ironweed, which were extracted using different solvents. Traditionally, ironweed plant has been used for […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Guangxi University discovered that the Chinese medicinal plant Spatholobus suberectus Dunn can remedy viral infections through its antioxidant properties. Viruses are microorganisms that hijack host cells so that they can reproduce more of themselves. If the virus is pathogenic to the host, it could cause diseases brought about by cellular damage. […]

(Natural News) L-carnitine isn’t just for losing weight, as patients with diabetes might find them beneficial for managing the condition, according to researchers. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that L-carnitine can help regulate hormones, reduce oxidative stress, and decrease the metabolic effects of diabetes. For the study, researchers at […]

(Natural News) Moringa (Moringa peregrina) is a wild flowering plant that is found abundantly in the desert mountains of Egypt. It is widely consumed for its many benefits, such as its ability to regulate sugar and lipid levels, alleviate pain, and reduce inflammation. However, it wasn’t until recently that a group of researchers from the National […]

(Natural News) Eating doesn’t just make people happy, it can also improve a person’s health when the right foods are consumed. People have deemed certain foods as “superfoods” due to the many health benefits that these foods have. Some examples of these include cacao (Theobroma cacao) and maca (Lepidium meyenii), which are known for their potent antioxidant activities. […]

(Natural News) Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Stroke survivors have a high risk of developing significant brain damage. Although there is a limited number of medications that treat stroke-induced brain damage, scientists have observed that there are plants with neuroprotective compounds that can be developed for this purpose. A team of researchers from The Federal University […]

(Natural News) Garcinia cambogia can reduce the negative effects of adhering to high-fat diets, according to a study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. In the study, researchers found that it can lower high cholesterol levels and reduce oxidative stress. Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India […]