(Natural News) Amaranth is a diverse and colorful plant offering a bevy of healthful benefits. Flour made from its seeds has more protein than most others, and amaranth pasta is also a tasty alternative to your typical wheat pasta. Amaranth is in the superfood category, as it is full of fiber, rich in magnesium, copper […]

(Natural News) Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. An article by The University of Toledo College of Engineering explains that radon is a “by-product of the radioactive decay of another element, uranium.” Radon exists in most rocks, sediment and soil throughout the earth. Because uranium is in a constant state of decay, […]

(Natural News) The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) researches a wide range of digestive disorders — chronic constipation, gastrointestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, ulcers, diverticulitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among others. According to their 2010 data, the NIDDK states that “60 to 70 million people [in the U.S.] are affected by all digestive diseases.”  It’s likely that […]

(Natural News) Most people think of mold only as a health hazard, despite it being a fungus – just like mushrooms, yeast, and mildew. There are over 100,000 various types of mold lurking indoors and outdoors, traveling spore by spore, looking for moisture and food. Some molds are quite beneficial: They help break down food, plants and leaves, […]

(Natural News) The secret’s out: Herbs can help you lose the extra pounds. Here are just six medicinal herbs that have been proven to be effective around the world. Cinnamon This marvelous spice not only has antifungal and antibacterial properties, but it also tastes delicious as it keeps your sweet tooth at bay. Cinnamon regulates healthy blood levels, […]

(Natural News) Organic peppers are wonderful, colorful vegetables that can add a zest to any meal, whether they are stuffed and baked, grilled, smothered onto enchiladas, tossed into salads or simply enjoyed as a raw snack. The taste of a pepper, depending on the type and size, varies from mild and sweet to spicy, burning hot — challenging and delighting the taste […]

(Natural News) Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods with high levels of “antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals.” Many individuals who are health oriented are quite familiar with well known superfoods like green tea, chorella and other algae, or blueberries. But there are other lesser known superfoods, which you probably aren’t consuming, that could be beneficial.  Here are ten, courtesy of […]

(Natural News) The dry pods of the red chili pepper, also known by the Latin name capsicum, is where the potent cayenne pepper originates, says Cayenne Pepper Info. This dark red cayenne powder has long been known as a medicinal herb and a spice for cooking. Cayenne pepper gets its heat from a chemical compound called capsaicin, “which stimulates the […]

(Natural News) The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) has completed a limited study on “wearable biosensors, similar to the Apple Watch or Fitbit.” The NIBIB biosensors tracked respiration, heartbeat, and temperature measurements just like the popular personal fitness devices, but the more powerful NIBIB sensors also had the capacity to record a male participant’s “level of activity, radiation exposure, levels of […]

(Natural News) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for all “policies and regulations governing nuclear reactor and materials safety,” reports NRC.gov. With a budget of $1 billion and 4000 employees, they are also in charge of licensing and litigation issues for the ninety-nine existing nuclear power plants in America. Within the confines of these aging nuclear facilities, reports the Orange County […]