(Natural News) There are all types of headaches. Migraines get you right behind the eyes, others at the temples, some all around the whole back of your head or on top, while certain other headaches are deferred pain from the neck, back, or other parts of your body. Sometimes people just need to sit in […]

(Natural News) The use of herbal medicines has grown considerably over the years. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers looked at the prevalence and beneficial effects of herbal medicine use during breastfeeding. They found that some breastfeeding mothers take herbal medicines, but not for increasing the production and […]

(Natural News) When someone can’t wrap their heads around their emotions, they often blame their behaviors on hormones. But hormones are more than just that. Hormones belong to the endocrine system, which is responsible for different bodily functions, such as metabolism, sleep cycles, skin health, growth and development, reproduction and mood. This system produces and […]

(Natural News) A Japanese study indicated that the essential oil of lemons and other citrus fruits might relieve stress better than pharmaceutical drugs. It showed that people who smelled yuzu experienced considerable improvements in anger, anxiety, confusion, and depression. The effects appeared as early as 10 minutes after they began inhaling the fragrance of the citrus fruit. Researchers at Shitennoji University investigated the mood-boosting effects of […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition that can quietly and gradually damage your body, so it’s best to treat it as soon as possible. Fortunately, you don’t need any drugs to reduce hypertension – there are foods that you can eat to naturally lower blood pressure without the fear of adverse side […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that affects cognitive function. The most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide, AD affects as many as 5.5 million people in the US alone. AD is often seen in older adults aged 65 and above, but younger people can also develop the disease. While little is known […]

(Natural News) Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that works by burning dried herbs or “moxa” on or very near the surface of the skin. Moxibustion is believed to invigorate the flow of qi in the body and dispel certain pathogenic influences. According to traditional practice, moxibustion is good for alleviating pain caused by […]

(Natural News) Stevia rebaudiana, a member of the Asteraceae family, is widely known as a natural sweetener. Also called candyleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf due to its sweet-tasting leaves, the stevia plant has been used as an herbal medicine in many Eastern countries. According to studies, S. rebaudiana is bursting with medicinal properties, which include antibacterial, anti-hypertensive, anti-fungal, and […]

(Natural News) Uric acid is a chemical that your body produces when it metabolizes a naturally occurring substance called purine. Purines can be obtained from your diet and are also produced by your body. Uric acid dissolves in the blood, travels to the kidneys, and is excreted in urine. If your body produces large amounts of uric acid or […]

(Natural News) While they may look like a cross between blueberries and grapes, acai berries are technically not berries — they’re drupes. Drupes are fruits that have a central pit rather than a bunch of tiny seeds surrounded by fruit flesh. Other fruits under this classification include cherries, apricots, olives, peaches, and plums. Acai berries […]