(Natural News) A recent study has found that a cherry native to Brazil contained multiple health benefits that validate its use in folk medicine as a treatment for various conditions. Findings from this study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that the leaves of the Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) possessed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic activities based […]

(Natural News) Obesity is one of the main risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease and many other chronic illnesses. Fortunately, researchers continue to search for natural ways to prevent the onset of these diseases. In a study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, researchers found that pumpkins can keep the […]

(Natural News) Adding more tart cherries to your diet is an effective way to improve gut health, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. In the study, researchers examined the effect of tart cherry concentrate on gut bacteria using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. Earlier research has shown that polyphenols […]

(Natural News) If there’s one time of year that you need your immune system to be in top shape more than any other, it’s the wintertime. This season can throw all kinds of challenges at our immunity. First, there’s the cold weather and the changes of temperature your body is subjected to as you move […]

(Natural News) It’s believed that inadequate vitamin D levels can increase one’s susceptibility to disease, and vice versa. The effects of vitamin D on disease are such that many experts have recommended supplementing this vitamin to people suffering from autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Curcumin has been endorsed for this purpose as […]

(Natural News) Garlic is one of the most popular superfoods out there. Here are some tips on how to properly store garlic to make it last longer. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com.) Store it at room temperature Garlic lasts the longest when stored at 60-65 F and in moderate humidity. With this temperature, your garlic supply can even last […]

(Natural News) Bananas (Musa × paradisiaca L.) are some of the most common fruits in the world. Aside from its fruit, other parts of the banana plant, which are usually just thrown away or ignored, also have their own uses. In a study, published in Czech Journal of Food Sciences, they observed that juice extracted from […]

(Natural News) Ginger and chili pepper are spices that are commonly used not just for culinary purposes but also for medicinal applications. Many studies have focused on the benefits that can be obtained from these spices when consumed individually. However, there aren’t many studies that delve into the potential benefits that can be acquired from […]

(Natural News) If you are one of the 2.9 million men in the U.S. with prostate cancer, you might feel powerless about your situation. As the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America, it’s quite understandable to be worried. However, too much stress can hurt your chances of survival, so why not focus your […]

(Natural News) Rosemary, known for its distinct fragrance, can also improve memory according to a recent study, proving that the herb’s effects on your brain go beyond making food more appetizing. The study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, sought to understand how rosemary affected university students in terms of their memory, the incidence […]