(Natural News) Mindfulness meditation is a healing practice that involves focusing your mind on your experiences in the present moment. It has been shown to help people cope with stress and manage emotions. A new study suggests that this powerful healing art can reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which are […]

(Natural News) Ohio-based researchers reported the successful revival of an old way of producing the very useful compound ammonia. They used a plasma-based electrolytic reaction to create ammonia from nitrogen and water. Furthermore, they did not need to use any hydrogen or solid metal catalysts. Ammonia was first synthesized in the early 20th century. Nowadays, it is used to make fertilizer and numerous […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are widely-known for their heart-healthy benefits, but they’re more than just that. According to a recent study, they are also effective against parasitic infections, such as Chagas disease, a disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. There is some evidence on the potential beneficial effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation […]

(Natural News) Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious complication that can cause chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. This complication is said to be triggered by oxidative stress. Fortunately, researchers from China and Sri Lanka found that this complication can be attenuated with red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), or danshen […]

(Natural News) Bad eating habits are one of the reasons for weight gain, but do you know that lack of sleep could also play a role? A study published in the journal Science Advances revealed that even one sleepless night can change metabolic processes in your body that result in weight gain and muscle loss. […]

(Natural News) Have you heard of mung beans (Vigna radiata)? Mung beans are a type of pulse commonly consumed in Asian countries, including China, Bangladesh, India, the Philippines, and Thailand. They may be small, but these beans actually have many health benefits. Research shows that eating this legume can protect you from chronic degenerative diseases. […]

(Natural News) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a superfood that contains curcumin, an active compound with various health benefits. While it is commonly used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, the curcumin in turmeric has one weakness: its low bioavailability. This means the body can only absorb a very small amount of curcumin after consumption. Thankfully, combining […]

(Natural News) Anthocyanins from grape skins can be used as a safe and natural food colorant, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. These could be used as an alternative to harmful synthetic food colorants. Food manufacturers use synthetic food colorants to provide color in beverages. Food industries also […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food reported that turmeric-containing herbal supplements can be used to improve skin barrier function. In the study, the effects of turmeric-containing herbal supplements were compared with turmeric alone. A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, California compared the effects of […]

(Natural News) Medicine has indeed developed by leaps and bounds, which is great, for the most part. However, it also means that more “modern” forms of medicine, such as Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, with more traditional approaches being labeled as “alternative” or worse, shunned altogether. It’s unfortunate, really, since they are […]