(Natural News) If you’re looking to add a bit more color — and nutrition — into your diet, then give red leaf lettuce a try. Also known as the “Lollo Rossa,” “New Red Fire Lettuce,” or the “Red Sails Lettuce,” red leaf lettuce is a red or purple-colored cultivar of Lactuca sativa. Aside from its […]

(Natural News) Carrots, grapes and oranges may contain the same anti-carcinogenic compounds found in synthetic drugs, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers from Imperial College London said they found evidence to suggest that fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants may help inhibit the growth of cancerous cells and tumors. Fruits and vegetables as […]

(Natural News) Doctors often prescribe antibiotics to address urinary tract infections (UTIs), but these drugs are linked to many negative side effects, like allergic reactions. If you have a minor, uncomplicated UTI, consider trying home remedies to treat your condition naturally. UTI: Causes and symptoms UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract and grow. […]

(Natural News) Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and […]

(Natural News) Cudrania tricuspidata, commonly known as Chinese mulberry or mandarin melon berry, is a small, cold-hardy tree that’s been used as a source of food and medicine in China for thousands of years. Today, it is grown in different parts of the world and is known for its red raspberry-like fruits, which ripen in […]

(Natural News) Humans have been consuming microalgae for centuries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztecs collected blue-green masses — now identified as the cyanobacterium, Spirulina — from lakes and used them for food. In China, different Nostoc species like N. commune (star jelly) and N. flagelliforme (fat choy) are known as traditional foods. People in other […]

(Natural News) Saint Louis IX of France is the only French monarch to be canonized by the Catholic Church. According to records, he spent his final days as part of the Eighth Crusade, which began in 1270. The crusade ended inconclusively after his army landed in Tunisia when Louis died. Traditional accounts have the saint […]

(Natural News) Those at risk for osteoporosis and looking to prevent the condition can do so by following a healthy diet, supplementing with calcium and vitamin D, and exercising regularly. While none of the remedies below is a silver bullet for osteoporosis, they’re not linked to any adverse effects, unlike commercial medications. Dietary intervention and […]

(Natural News) Men in their 50s and 60s are prone to a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Defined as the enlargement of the prostate gland, this condition is very common and affects up to 90 percent of men over the age of 80. Although BPH is not cancer and does not lead to cancer, […]

(Natural News) Bronchial asthma is a common inflammatory disease that affects millions of people around the world. This disease causes the airway or bronchial tubes to swell and narrow, making it difficult for sufferers to breathe. Although bronchial asthma and bronchitis share the same symptoms, the former doesn’t cause sufferers to produce mucus when they cough. Conventional […]