(Natural News) Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is crucial for the survival of both mother and child. Malnutrition increases the risks of gestational anemia, hypertension, miscarriages, premature labor, and even maternal mortality. In the same vein, it can cause low birth weight, stunted growth, and life-long consequences in newborns. Maternal malnutrition is a huge problem in […]

(Natural News) It’s a familiar scenario in doctors’ offices across the country: A patient is told their cholesterol numbers are above the limit and sent on their way with a prescription for statins. It happens to people every day, and it might have even happened to you. But before you blindly start taking these medications, […]

(Natural News) Exercising helps you maintain a healthy weight, which then prevents conditions linked to obesity such as heart disease. According to a recent study, even the elderly can benefit from physical activity, as long as they work out regularly. The study was published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Physical activity and mortality risk […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Sao Paulo State University and the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil evaluated the effects of daily orange juice consumption on blood lipids, lipids, and gut flora. They published their findings in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Gut microbiota can be improved by consuming bioactive compounds like hesperidin […]

(Natural News) Plastics are so pervasive in our society and environment that it is almost impossible to imagine life without them. From the bottles our babies drink their formula from, to the containers our kids take their lunches to school in, plastic is literally everywhere. The thing about plastic is that besides causing a devastating […]

(Natural News) What is the price to pay to make a fashion statement? When it comes to accessories, carrying shoulder bags not only makes women more prone to back and shoulder pain, it also ruins their posture and leads to serious health issues. Most women like to carry a shoulder bag. The container provides more room than a […]

(Natural News) Electroacupuncture can greatly improve symptoms of postoperative urinary retention in women, according to a review published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the article, researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in China looked at data from randomized control trials that used electroacupuncture for treating postoperative urinary retention, a complication usually associated with […]

(Natural News) Cutting back on calories may help prevent breast cancer. To achieve the best anti-cancer effect, researchers recommend a time-restricted diet in which women only eat at certain times of the day. Studies like the one from the University of Miami link obesity to some types of cancer. In particular, obese post-menopausal women are vulnerable to breast cancer. To […]

(Natural News) Most people get all the vitamins they need from a balanced diet. Some, including pregnant and menopausal women or those with certain conditions, may need help in the form of supplements, such as a vitamin B-complex supplement. All-in-one Vitamin B-complex pills pack eight essential B vitamins into one supplement. These vitamins maintain bodily processes, including metabolism, […]

(Natural News) A hospital or birthing center might sound like the safest place to deliver your baby. Depending on your birth plan, you’ll probably want nurses, a doctor, a doula, and/or midwife available. You might want the reassurance of medical equipment if intervention is needed. A skilled caregiver can help coach you through the experience. […]