(Natural News) Vitamin D levels among Canadian children did not show any improvement despite a 2010 revision in the country’s dietary guidelines recommending higher nutrient intake, a study revealed. As part of the study, the researchers pooled data from the Cycle 1 and Cycle 3 series of the Canadian Health Measure Survey, which were taken from 2007 to […]

(Natural News) When you think of fighting cancer, what comes to mind? Many people’s first thought is chemotherapy as it’s one of the most common treatments used for the disease today, despite carrying a host of side effects and an efficacy rate that leaves a lot to be desired. Thankfully, a new word is poised […]

(Natural News) Undergoing any type of X-ray scan exposes your body to ionizing radiation that can damage DNA and cause cancer. Computerized tomography (CT) scans are one of the worst such methods. But if you are forced to undergo a CT scan, you should take at least one of several natural protections against X-ray radiation. A CT scan creates a detailed 3D image of […]

(Natural News) New Zealand manuka honey has long been marketed as an effective means of lowering cholesterol, treating skin wounds, and even preventing cancer. However, new research has discovered that Australian-made manuka honey is just as potent against superbugs as the New Zealand variety. A team of researchers at the University of Technology Sydney studied […]

(Natural News) You might have heard of the magical qualities of mushrooms, but did you know this extends far beyond the psychedelic effects that some of them produce? It turns out that mushrooms have many medicinal properties that are making them a hot commodity in the health food industry. With an impressive list of benefits […]

(Natural News) Gut health isn’t just important for digestive health, it also benefits other body systems, including the nervous and the immune system. This means that having a healthy gut is important in keeping both the mind and body in shape. The key to having great gut health is to keep a balanced and diverse […]

(Natural News) Diets rich in plant protein may help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a recent study found. The findings demonstrate that protein sources play a role in the onset of the disease, researchers said. To carry out the study, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland pooled data from the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart […]

(Natural News) There is growing interest in medicinal mushrooms in the Western market, thanks in part to the existence of popular and effective items like reishi mushrooms, which are referred to in China as the “mushrooms of immortality.” But this interest may fade rather quickly if the results of a new study, which tried to […]

(Natural News) Though most people think that calcium and vitamin D are the most important nutrients to strengthen bones, new research, conducted by scientists from the University of Bristol in the U.K. and the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, found that taking magnesium supplements when you are middle-aged may prevent bone fractures later in life. […]

(Natural News) Take care of your heart by eating at least one potassium-rich food such as a banana or an avocado a day to prevent heart attacks and stroke. A boost in potassium intake helps regulate blood pressure and give strength to muscles. Foods with high levels of potassium such as bananas and avocados are often called “brain […]