(Natural News) One of the strongest defenses against heart disease, arterial rigidity and blood clots is a little-known food called natto. Natto is a sticky, cheese-like substance that is produced from fermented soybeans and a specific type of commensal bacteria. This beneficial bacteria, Bacillus Subtilis, helps keep the intestinal tract healthy. When it is used […]

(Natural News) Eating a healthy diet is key to maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. After all, many of the minerals needed for blood pressure management, such as potassium and magnesium, come from a variety of nutritious foods. If you’re eating a balanced diet, then you have nothing to worry about. But if your regular diet […]

(Natural News) According to the American Heart Association (AHA), death from cardiovascular disease could be reduced by 1.2 million people over the next decade if Americans limited their sodium intake to just 1,500 milligrams. Dieticians and health experts are quick to recommend a low sodium diet. Doctors often say that salt intake is a leading […]

(Natural News) The Japanese black vinegar known simply as “kurozu” is a mild-tasting vinegar that has been brewed by artisans for more than 200 years in the town of Fukushima, Japan. Also called amber rice vinegar, this condiment is produced by slowly fermenting a mixture of rice and water in black ceramic jars using a microbe called Aspergillus oryzae. This […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Sports found that taking fish oil supplements can enhance the effects of resistance training among people with sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss. Researchers found that resistance training can help with muscle loss. But when coupled with fish oil supplementation, blood pressure also dropped, boosting the benefits of the exercise. These findings […]

(Natural News) Red wine vinegar is made by fermenting red wine. It contains probiotic bacteria like all fermented foods and has trace amounts of iron, magnesium, manganese and potassium. But red wine vinegar is a better source of acetic acid and polyphenols, compounds with proven benefits to health. Acetic acid is present in many kinds of vinegar and is […]

(Natural News) Moderate coffee consumption has been proven to be good for the heart. But according to researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, excessive consumption of this healthy drink increases high blood pressure risk in people who are genetically predisposed to the condition. In their study, which appeared in the journal Clinical Nutrition, they looked […]

(Natural News) For hypertensive adults, the need to maintain healthy blood pressure is a given. But a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that beyond its usual benefits, having a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of less than 120 mmHg is associated with fewer negative outcomes in the brain. The report, funded by […]

(Natural News) Watermelon is a popular summer fruit because it’s sweet, juicy and refreshing. This amazing superfruit is also rich in vitamins and minerals. In fact, watermelon can offer many health benefits, such as promoting heart, skin and hair health. Watermelon is a nutrient-rich fruit Watermelon is a low-calorie fruit. A one-cup serving of watermelon […]

(Natural News) A study from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (MUI) found that combining raw garlic and lemon juice can lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels in people with hyperlipidemia — a condition involving high levels of triglycerides, cholesterol and other lipids in the blood. This natural remedy provides an alternative to medicines such as statins, which also lower […]