(Natural News) PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that often occurs after a person witnessed or experienced a terrifying event. People with PTSD often experience psychophysiological symptoms such as a pounding heart. Researchers from Japan suggest that this particular symptom may be improved by taking fish oil supplements and eating more foods […]

(Natural News) Thermogenic agents are edible substances that turn nutrient calories into heat energy that the body uses to regulate its internal temperature. Researchers suggest that taking these agents as supplements can help reduce weight and keep it to a healthy level, thereby lowering the risk of obesity. Obesity is often traced to problems in […]

(Natural News) Exercise, especially when done regularly, is beneficial for both the body and the brain. However, there are cases where strenuous physical exercise can produce excessive reactive oxygen, otherwise known as oxidants. The body’s antioxidant defenses may be overwhelmed in this instance. Fortunately, researchers from the Foro Italico University of Rome found evidence that the regular […]

(Natural News) Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that has well-documented therapeutic effects. It has been proven to regenerate damaged and dying tissue of the liver and pancreas, and it also kills tumorous cells in those organs without harming healthy tissue. Developed by Dr. Burt Berkson, the curative compound is capable of restoring the liver to a healthy and […]

(Natural News) You might already know that the skin is the most nutritious part of the apple, but it is still discarded surprisingly often. In fact, when it comes to applesauce production, significant amounts of apple peel end up heading for compost. Instead of letting all this nutrition go to waste, however, applesauce makers are […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that post-trauma supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids may be effective for secondary prevention of psychophysiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychophysiological symptoms, such as a pounding heart, are known to be common complications of PTSD. For the study, researchers from Japan recruited […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Foro Italico University of Rome found evidence that regular intake of quercetin, a natural flavonoid found abundantly in vegetables and fruits, can prevent damage to red blood cells (erythrocytes) caused by oxidants. This finding was published recently in Nutrition Research following a clinical trial. Quercetin is known to modulate the signaling […]

(Natural News) As people get older, their health – both physical and mental – may decline. A growing mental health problem among older adults is depression, which is most commonly treated by taking drug antidepressants. However, the harmful side effects of these drugs outweigh their benefits, putting the health of many at risk. Instead, the […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran report that supplementing with resveratrol can help people with Type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. In their study, they looked at the effect of resveratrol supplementation on the blood sugar level and inflammatory markers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Chronic low-grade […]

(Natural News) While the tremendous health benefits of vitamin C cannot be disputed, those benefits can be negated if the vitamin is being sourced from China. There is simply no question that China is a highly polluted country. Its toxic air pollution kills close to 1.6 million people each year, and 20 of the world’s […]