(Natural News) Did you know that following a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPB) can significantly improve your overall health and help you avoid various diseases? Dr. Padma Garvey, a gynecologist based in New York’s Hudson Valley, is known as “the plant-based doctor mom.” Dr. Garvey is an advocate of the WFPB diet, which she often discusses […]

(Natural News) When people talk about dementia, one of the first things that come to mind is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Indeed, AD is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders (over five million people in the U.S. have it), but there are other forms of dementia – like, for instance, vascular dementia. For the uninitiated, […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that a combination of two herbal formulations, the dried seed of the jujube (Zizyphus jujube) and the lily bulb, can be used as an alternative treatment for depression. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, discussed the effects of a novel herbal compound called ziziphi spinosae lily powder suspension, in terms […]

(Natural News) From honey for a sore throat to ginger candy for nausea, there are common home remedies everyone turns to in a pinch. And though most will undoubtedly attest to their efficacy, the big question is whether they really work. Scientific evidence says some do while some don’t, and you may be surprised to find […]

(Natural News) The extracts of the traditional African plant known as Ficus asperifolia have been found to potentially treat androgen deficiency, a condition in which the body lacks male sex hormones, such as testosterone. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the androgenic effect of F. asperifolia extracts […]

(Natural News) A recent study shows that hesperidin, a flavonoid commonly found in citrus fruits, can protect against skin degradation after exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. The paper, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also indicated that the flavonoid also prevented UVB-induced skin thickening, wrinkle formation, and inflammation. Hesperidin is known for its antioxidant, […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is not a sweet problem to have – a fact that nearly 30 million Americans know all too well. While there are a number of available methods for controlling the condition, its effects, and the risk of its complications, most of these involve the intake of risky chemical drugs. A natural herbal […]

(Natural News) Do you find yourself getting stressed all the time? You should watch your cortisol levels. This hormone, aptly called the “stress hormone,” helps your body deal with emergencies, but continuous flow of it can lead to a variety of health problems. Thankfully, you can control your cortisol levels through natural means, particularly, by taking […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are versatile natural remedies that have been used for numerous purposes. One of the many benefits of essential oils is the ability to enhance hair health. Here are some of the best essential oils to keep your locks healthy and looking their best: Bergamot oil – Derived from the interior cells […]

(Natural News) Research found that Solanum aculeastrum, commonly known as the soda-apple nightshade, could potentially be used to treat cancer. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the anti-cancer activity of S. aculeastrum, as well as tested its ability to inhibit P-glycoprotein and its synergistic effect when combined with doxorubicin treatment. Crude extracts of S. aculeastrum were […]