(Natural News) Researchers have found that juice extracted from Baccaurea angulata, a plant native to Malaysia and locally called belimbing dayak, can help improve symptoms of hypercholesterolemia. The findings were published in Nutrition Research. The study built on previous evidence that demonstrated the health benefits of B. angulata fruit juice. In this study, the researchers looked at whether B. […]

(Natural News) Many Americans with hypertension tend to take prescription medications to reduce their blood pressure levels, but a lot of these drugs have unwanted side effects. Aside from this, using these medications, more often than not, leads to a lifelong dependency on the drugs, rather than resolving the health issue. Fortunately, there are alternative […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are commonly used today for aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that is used to treat mild ailments and improve a person’s emotional well-being. Aside from being aromatic, essential oils also contain compounds that possess antimicrobial properties. One such example is carvacrol, a volatile chemical that can be found in […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Kyungpook National University in South Korea evaluated the ability of a combination of five different plants to prevent atopic dermatitis (AD) in vivo and in vitro. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers used Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornelian cherry), Rosa multiflora (multiflora […]

(Natural News) Gut bacteria might hold the key to alleviating anxiety, depression, and possibly even post-traumatic stress disorder. The latest research suggests that the health of the gut exerts a considerable effect on the brain and mood of a person. Conducted by McMaster University researchers in Ontario, Canada, the study investigated the potential influence of the […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is an ancient healing technique that has been shown to effectively treat various health issues, including menopause symptoms. In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of Taiwanese researchers confirmed that acupuncture is effective in reducing menopause symptoms in women with breast cancer. In this paper, […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China evaluated the neuroactive effects of the ethanol extract of Schisandra chinensis and its components schisandrin and schisandrin B, and determined the underlying mechanisms using zebrafish behavioral profiling. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. S. chinensis (five-flavor berry) is an herbal medicine used in […]

(Natural News) When a person has scalp psoriasis, they develop flaky, whitish-red patches of skin on their scalp. If you have this condition, natural remedies like aloe vera can help relieve symptoms such as itchiness and inflammation. What is scalp psoriasis? Scalp psoriasis refers to a chronic, noncontagious skin condition that causes raised, thickened, and scaly white […]

(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pinworm infections are the most common type of human worm infection in the U.S. Pinworm infections can spread easily, but they can be treated or prevented using natural remedies like garlic. What is pinworm infection? Pinworms are tiny white worms that cause infections also known as […]

(Natural News) People love the citrus fruit for its amazing health benefits. Not only is it a good source of fiber and vitamin C, it is also rich in phytochemicals that help get rid of free radicals and treat certain ailments. But here’s another thing you might not know about this nutritious fruit: it can reduce heavy metal toxicity. What […]