(Natural News) A recent study has found that a cherry native to Brazil contained multiple health benefits that validate its use in folk medicine as a treatment for various conditions. Findings from this study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that the leaves of the Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) possessed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic activities based […]

(Natural News) If you are one of the 2.9 million men in the U.S. with prostate cancer, you might feel powerless about your situation. As the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America, it’s quite understandable to be worried. However, too much stress can hurt your chances of survival, so why not focus your […]

(Natural News) Sweet potatoes are pretty healthy foods. In certain ways, they are much healthier than regular potatoes. For one, these vegetable tubers are potent sources of natural compounds that fight cancer. While potatoes and sweet potatoes both originated in the Americas, they are barely related to each other. Solanum tuberosum is a member of the nightshade […]

(Natural News) At this point, there is no longer any doubt that the pesticides used on a massive scale in conventional farming are harmful to humans, animals and the environment. Exposure to pesticides has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, cancer, reproductive issues, diabetes, autism, asthma and Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Millions of birds and fish […]

(Natural News) According to a study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, compound Muniziqi granule (MNZQ), a treatment used in China for many hormone-related issues, contains a compound that can cause the death of skin cancer cells. The study looked at the effects of MNZQ, a multi-component herbal preparation composed of ingredients from […]

(Natural News) There’s no doubt that cruciferous vegetables are among the healthiest vegetables on the market. Loaded with minerals, vitamins, and various other essential nutrients, they’re a reliable way to get your daily dose of these health-promoting compounds. Much of these nutrients become lost when exposed to heat, however, making it difficult to get the […]

(Natural News) Polyphenols are a group of micronutrients that naturally occur in plants. Cocoa, coffee, green tea, and garcinia are some foods that are rich in polyphenols. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, these plant foods were revealed to help fight obesity. Obesity is the abnormal or excessive buildup […]

(Natural News) In the past years, there has been an increased interest in juicing, allowing more people to get their daily nutritional needs. Some tropical fruits that are commonly used for making juices include persimmon, orange, and pineapple. A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Lavras looked into the possibility of combining […]

(Natural News) Running out of ideas for a healthy snack for you and your children? Try peas or pea-based snacks. This alternative snack is gaining supporters in Europe, where people are looking for other sources of food that will nourish and keep them healthy in-between meals. Peas, which come from an annual plant, show a […]

(Natural News) The unfortunately named asthma plant (Euphorbia hirta) is a hairy herb that is often seen in the open grasslands of India and Australia. But a Bangladeshi study showed that this humble plant could help heal wounds in diabetic animals. The high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes cause the formation of advanced glycation end products […]