(Natural News) Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli, such as damaged cells, germs, and irritants. This may sound benign, but inflammation can be very deadly and has been linked to eight of the 10 leading causes of death. Inflammatory responses can be triggered by a lot of things, and one of them […]

(Natural News) Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is an herb that belongs to the same family as turmeric and cardamom. Aside from being a common cooking spice, ginger is also a powerful medicinal herb. Here are five diseases that ginger can help treat and prevent. Stroke Ginger can be beneficial for people who experienced a stroke […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide. In the U.S. alone, statistics show that around 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death among Americans. Diabetes has two forms: Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is a result of the pancreas producing very little […]

(Natural News) The herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are known for their abundance in active compounds that show greater efficacy than most conventional medicines. These beneficial components give TCM their medicinal properties, which make them useful in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. However, promising compounds such as bioactive glycosides are hindered by […]

(Natural News) Fasting can help men suffering from Type 2 diabetes improve their glucose levels, suggests researchers from the U.S. and Australia. Their study, which appeared in the journal Obesity, revealed fasting to be a novel alternative treatment for managing the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 30 million Americans have diabetes, and up to 95 percent […]

(Natural News) People have long regarded walnuts to be potent superfoods and have understood its nutritional benefits. But did you know that eating walnuts is also a great way for you to keep your heart healthy? What’s up with walnuts? Americans consume over 2.5 million tons of walnuts every year. This high demand could be due to walnuts being […]

(Natural News) The cruciferous family is a large family of vegetables that has been of scientific interest for more than a decade. Together with alliums, these cool weather-loving greens are known for their anti-cancer properties, which they owe to certain plant compounds they possess. In a recent study which appeared in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from the U.S. […]

(Natural News) Eating fruits and vegetables, which are nutritious and rich in beneficial phenolic compounds, protect against conditions related to oxidative stress. The fruits and leaves of a plant in India known as the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa) may also be consumed to protect against diabetes, according to a study published in the journal […]

(Natural News) Following a low-carb diet may benefit people with Type 1 diabetes, research suggests. This diet could improve blood sugar control according to a study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, is a type of diabetes in which the pancreas produces little […]

(Natural News) Buckwheat, despite what its name suggests, is neither a cereal nor wheat product. It’s a fruit seed that comes from the buckwheat plant (Fagopyrum esculentum), and it is more closely related to rhubarb and sorrel. Buckwheat belongs to a food group commonly called pseudocereals – seeds that are consumed similarly to grains but don’t grow […]