(Natural News) Not everything that the body produces is good for your health. Different metabolic processes also have by-products, such as free radicals, that are toxic if they stay in the body. Moreover, there are also many toxins from the environment that find their way inside the body. Fortunately, people have a trusty pair of kidneys that […]

(Natural News) The holidays aren’t the only thing that’s around the corner. It’s also the start of the flu season in certain places, including the U.S. For most Americans, this means getting their lives thrown off by the flu and its debilitating symptoms. If that isn’t bad enough, the government is hell-bent on treating people with […]

(Natural News) Research concurs on the clinically significant link between oxidative stress and major depression. It is theorized that this, more so than a lack of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, is the underlying cause of the mental illness — a disease that health experts recognize to be the leading cause of disability worldwide. More […]

(Natural News) A South African study concluded that moringa (Moringa oleifera) has antiproliferative activity against at least one type of cancer, adding yet another reason to incorporate the vegetable in your diet. The study looked at the effects of moringa on esophageal cancer, a type of cancer diagnosed in many members of South Africa’s black population. […]

(Natural News) Turmeric has been used in food and medicine for thousands of years. Now, a growing body of research has shown that this prized spice can help fight Alzheimer’s disease — not only as a preventive, but as a cure. With estimates suggesting that nearly 14 million adults in the United States alone will […]

(Natural News) Eating dark chocolate is a delicious way to boost your cognitive function and prevent Alzheimer’s disease later in life. A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements found that consumption of dark chocolate can improve cognitive function and address obesity-related problems. For the study, researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health and […]

(Natural News) Crunchy sesame seeds, which have a delicious nutty taste, offer a lot of health benefits. They’re also one of the most popular superfoods with evidence-based nutritional benefits. What are sesame seeds? Sesame (Sesamum indicum), one of the oldest cultivated plants around the globe, is an important oilseed crop. Sesame seeds are full of […]

(Natural News) Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a powerful nutrient that can boost your immune system and improve your overall health. According to Derek Henry, Healing the Body’s founder and creator of the THRIVE Online Health Program, camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) is one of the most potent sources of vitamin C. In the video below, which was uploaded on the […]

(Natural News) Sea cucumbers (specifically, Isostichopus badionotus) are interesting creatures. Used extensively as food and as an ingredient in traditional medicine in East Asia, these unusual sea animals contain bioactive compounds that have many potential health benefits. A study published in the journal PharmaNutrition examined the anti-inflammatory activity of these compounds and their potential use as […]

(Natural News) Whole foods are a those that have undergone as little processing or refinement as possible. Unlike processed foods, whole foods exist in their purest, most natural form – free from any chemicals, preservatives, and additives. As they are abundant sources of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, they can provide many health benefits, including helping protect the brain […]