(Natural News) Many of the protective alkaloids produced by plants demonstrate beneficial effects for humans when cooked and consumed as food. A Nigerian study investigated the neuroprotective activity of the phytochemicals in editan (Lasianthera africana) and utazi (Gongronema latifolium), two edible plants that are widely cultivated in Africa. Support for this study came from Federal University […]

(Natural News) Drug resistance due to the widespread use of antibiotics is a rising concern in the modern world. Because of this, many infectious diseases tend to last longer and have become harder to treat. Fortunately, there are a lot of medicinal plants with antibacterial properties that can be used for the treatment of these […]

(Natural News) This year, the American winter has seemed especially long and cold. Though spring is just around the corner, we unfortunately haven’t quite made it through the cold and flu season yet. Medical practitioners and pharma propaganda would have you believe that the best way to boost immunity and prevent the flu is to […]

(Natural News) Add some spice to your emergency medical kit with cayenne peppers. This small but highly nutritious superfood packs a punch against various health problems. Some examples of its health benefits include the following: Stopping a stuffy nose — Cayenne peppers are effective against nasal congestion due to the common colds, flu, and allergies. It […]

(Natural News) Scientists are always hard at work to find new weapons in the fight against cancer, and based on recent research, they may have found a new one in the form of the plant Ambrosia arborescens. According to a report that was recently published by Lund University, the plant A. arborescens was found to […]

(Natural News) Medical marijuana and it’s medicinal compound, cannabidiol, have been a controversial subject here in the United States — but a new ruling from the World Health Organization (WHO) may set the wheels of change into motion. While many people from all walks of life have attested to the benefits and low risk of this plant […]

(Natural News) Scientists have learned a lot about most of the body’s organs over the years. The growing body of knowledge on the liver, heart, lungs and kidneys has enabled many people to enjoy much better health outcomes in recent times. However, there is still a lot about the brain that we don’t know – […]

(Natural News) Learning to manage your stress levels is important. One way to fight stress is to take adaptogens. Adaptogens are a group of nontoxic herbs and roots that are used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. They are used to boost the adrenal system, which is responsible for managing the body’s hormonal response to stress. They help […]

(Natural News) A team of experts from the Cannabis Clinical Research Institute at Soroka University Medical Center and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) concludes that medical cannabis is a safe and effective alternative to opioids. The March 2018 study, published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, encourages the medical industry to shift their thinking […]

(Natural News) Metabolism is the sum total of many chemical and physical processes that occur within your body to keep you alive. If you have a fast metabolism, this means that you can process foods into energy at a much quicker rate than on average. However, if you have a sluggish metabolism, your body will […]