(Natural News) Diet is considered one of the biggest factors that determines a person’s overall health and longevity. In the U.S., the Mediterranean diet, which includes mostly plant-based foods and healthy fats, is the eating plan recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It is also recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the […]

(Natural News) Frankincense has been used for its fragrance and medicinal properties for a long time. It is used as a natural remedy in various countries, including Greece, India and China. However, it is only recently that scientific studies have begun to corroborate its health benefits. What is frankincense? Frankincense comes from olibanum trees, which […]

(Natural News) Heart failure is one of the more common conditions in the United States, affecting nearly 6 million American adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half the people diagnosed with heart failure die within 5 years of diagnosis. In addition to this harrowing fact, recent evidence suggests that a vast […]

(Natural News) Cranberries are a popular Thanksgiving food that you should start eating more often. They are superfoods that provide amazing health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, boosting circulation and preventing antibiotic resistance. Cranberries are fruits that come from an evergreen shrub of the same name. They provide a host of nutrients, such as manganese, copper and […]

(Natural News) Cinnamon, also called darchini, is a spice made from the inner bark of trees that belong to the genus Cinnamomum. Historically, it has been used by healers to treat various conditions, such as coughing, arthritis and sore throat. Today, researchers associate plenty of health benefits with cinnamon, citing its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and cardioprotective effects. In […]

(Natural News) Traditional medicine is still widely practiced even today. According to the World Health Organization, about 80 percent of the population in developing countries rely on traditional medicine. For instance, in Africa, where divination, spiritualism and herbalism are predominant, the majority turn to traditional medicine as their primary health care. Herbal medicines, in particular, is considered […]

(Natural News) The connection between diet and neurodegenerative diseases has long been the subject of scientific investigations. Today, although much remains to be understood, researchers and clinicians acknowledge the importance of diet in preventing, delaying, or improving the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent cause of dementia around the world. This debilitating […]

(Natural News) Eating the same foods every day can get boring, even if you’re already enjoying healthy dishes made with familiar ingredients. If you want to taste something new (and also nutritious), try adding harissa to your food. Harissa, a spicy condiment from North Africa Harissa originated in Tunisia in North Africa. Today, it is […]

(Natural News) Houttuynia cordata, also known as Chinese lizard tail, fish mint or chameleon plant, is an aromatic herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It belongs in the same category as other herbs that can clear heat from the body and treat toxicity. But in a recently published study in the Chinese Journal of Natural […]

(Natural News) The human body hosts trillions of microorganisms, forming a population known as a microbiome. While bacteria are usually associated with infections and diseases, others are beneficial to the body, providing benefits to the immune and cardiovascular systems and other aspects of general health. Now, recent evidence suggests that the gut microbiome could hold […]