(Natural News) Turmeric is a superfood powerhouse with many known health benefits often attributed to curcumin, its main active ingredient. In fact, a study has found that curcumin supplementation helps increase levels of beneficial gut microbes that limit the actions of toxins. The findings also revealed that curcumin can help ease chronic kidney disease (CKD) symptoms. […]

(Natural News) A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that malathion, the most popular organophosphate insecticide in the U.S., significantly increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that at least 37 million (15 percent) of adults in America have […]

(Natural News) Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is incredibly common in the U.S., affecting a third of American adults each week. Because it is so prevalent, pharmaceutical companies have come up with several drugs that claim to address it, but a new study shows that these medications are simply not alleviating people’s symptoms – and […]

(Natural News) Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to conditions that can cause kidney damage and impair kidney function. Disorders like diabetes and high blood pressure often lead to CKD. In turn, CKD increases a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. If left untreated, CKD can also cause kidney failure, which is fatal and requires dialysis […]

(Natural News) Kidney diseases are silent killers, and many experts have explored numerous herbal remedies to address chronic kidney disease. Researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine investigated the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of jian pi yi shen formula (JPYSF) in treating chronic kidney disease. The results of their study were published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. […]

(Natural News) Having itchy skin can mean a lot of things, but what if it’s more frequent and more severe than normal? A study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology suggested that this may be a sign of a kidney problem. The study’s researchers found that extremely itchy skin, known […]

(Natural News) Baking soda has a wide variety of uses that range from whitening teeth to cleaning dishes. A study published in The Journal of Immunology added another purpose to the already versatile compound. Researchers from Augusta University in Georgia found that baking soda may also help reduce inflammatory conditions. Why is a balanced body pH […]

(Natural News) Many factors come in to play when dealing with hypertension. It’s important to be aware of everything that causes spikes in blood pressure so you can avoid them, and scientists have now found another cause of concern for people who are worried about high blood pressure. According to a study published in the […]

(Natural News) Patients suffering from chronic kidney disease should take vitamin D supplements to improve their mineral intake and prevent complications, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. An international team from India and the U.K. investigated whether taking in cholecalciferol – the most widely known form of vitamin D – can […]

(Natural News) In a study, researchers from India and the U.K. have found that calcitriol, the most active biological form of vitamin D, can be used to treat mineral bone disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. The study was published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. The team used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled […]