(Natural News) Garlic has been used for medicine since ancient times. Hippocrates, dubbed the “father of Western medicine,” was said to have prescribed garlic to his patients to address a variety of conditions. Today, garlic is known not only for its pungent flavor but also for its medicinal properties, which include anti-hypertensive, cholesterol-lowering (anti-hyperlipidemic), antioxidant, and anticancer, among […]

(Natural News) People have long regarded walnuts to be potent superfoods and have understood its nutritional benefits. But did you know that eating walnuts is also a great way for you to keep your heart healthy? What’s up with walnuts? Americans consume over 2.5 million tons of walnuts every year. This high demand could be due to walnuts being […]

(Natural News) Cod is a fish with a mild flavor and flaky white flesh that is available throughout the year. Atlantic cod and Pacific cod are two of its most common species. Pacific cod has lower calories than Atlantic cod. In addition to its mild flavor, cod became popular because of its health benefits. Provides […]

(Natural News) A healthy body and a healthy mind often go hand in hand. New research suggests that older adults can maintain good brain health by exercising early in the day. This study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that morning exercises mitigate the impact of prolonged sitting on brain blood flow in overweight or […]

(Natural News) More and more people have been paying visits to the nearest forest to relieve anxiety and stress. Italian researchers reported that this practice of “forest bathing” can improve the levels of stress hormones. Since ancient times, people have benefited from taking walks in the forest. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, […]

(Natural News) Have you heard of the medicinal plant called red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)? Also known as wild castor, the red physic nut is a leafy stout undershrub plant that grows in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. In Thailand, it is used to treat eczema, muscle […]

(Natural News) Numerous studies have shown that medicinal plants can be used to treat various diseases with minimal side effects. Dendropanax morbifera, a shrub endemic to the Korean peninsula, is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as skin problems and headaches. New research suggests that D. morbifera leaves (DML) can also be used as a functional food to boost cognitive performance. […]

(Natural News) Interest in plant-derived compounds has not waned for the past several years but, instead, has grown enormously. Researchers continue to study plants and their chemical components due to their advantages over pharmaceutical drugs. Not only do phytochemicals show more effectiveness than modern medications, they also cause less toxicity to the body and produce very few […]

(Natural News) Having a positive mindset can lead to eating healthier. A study published in the journal Appetite found that optimists tend to follow a healthy diet. A team of researchers from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England looked at the motivational role of a theory known as regulatory focus on consumers’ involvement in […]

(Natural News) Hay fever is a condition that affects close to 20 million American adults, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The term – which many use to describe seasonal allergies and inflammation of the nose and airways – is actually a misnomer: Hay isn’t the cause of the allergic reaction nor does it cause […]