(Natural News) Not getting enough sleep is bad for your overall health, but did you know that too much sleep can also increase your risk of heart disease? According to a study, at least six to eight hours of sleep is the “sweet spot” for most individuals. The study was published in the Journal of the American […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Cameroon, India, and the U.K. evaluated the efficacy of the aqueous leaf and stem extract of Cissus quandrangularis (veld grape) in reducing body fat and other components of metabolic syndrome in overweight people. The results of their pilot study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous study had […]

(Natural News) This study, which was conducted by researchers from Northwest A&F University in China, compared the protective effects of chicoric acid (CA) and its metabolites, caffeic acid (CFA) and caftaric acid (CTA), on biomolecules against inflammatory responses. Published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, this study demonstrates the activity and potential of CA and […]

(Natural News) Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is well-known for its ability to prevent cold – but it does more than that. A new study suggests that the vitamin also plays a role in modulating mental health problems, such as anxiety and anorexia. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study looked into […]

(Natural News) The allium vegetable family includes kitchen staples like onions, garlic, and chives. These vegetables aren’t just full of flavor, they also offer many health benefits. Alliums contain organosulfur compounds that possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. These compounds can also help prevent blood clots. They are responsible for most of the health benefits offered by alliums. Alliums […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine found that betel leaf (Piper betle) extracts can be used as antimicrobial agents in oral care products. The study assessed the antimicrobial activity of betel leaf extracts in real-life applications. Betel leaf has been reported to have various medicinal properties. It is also traditionally […]

(Natural News) A pomegranate is a beautiful red fruit with nutritious arils. This unique superfood may be tricky to open, but it’s worth learning how so you can reap its many health benefits. The pomegranate comes from Punica granatum, a fruit-bearing shrub in the Lythraceae family. Opening the tough, leathery skins of pomegranates reveals clusters of edible […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India report that spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) improves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In their study, which was published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, they evaluated the efficacy and safety of spikenard in reducing PMS symptoms. For the study, the Indian researchers recruited 60 women aged between 18 and 45 years. […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea evaluated the efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis in treating or preventing high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. A balanced gut microbiota is an essential part of human metabolism. Prolonged consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio […]