(Natural News) Chili peppers and marijuana might seem like two very different things but a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that these two items have certain similarities. Researchers from the University of Connecticut found that chili peppers and marijuana interact with the same receptors in the stomach that help […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that can be used as natural remedies for a number of illnesses and health conditions. You can use them in a variety of ways to achieve optimal health. You can either diffuse them into the air or dilute them in a carrier oil and apply it topically. With […]

(Natural News) You can keep your digestive system healthy with the help of fermented noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that consuming fermented noni fruit may help prevent inflammatory-related diseases of the colon. In the study, researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan looked […]

(Natural News) Following a healthy diet will guarantee you health benefits, but to some people, making healthy dietary changes may cause them to experience constipation. This may be because: The new diet is low in soluble fiber. Diets that reduce the intake of grains, such as gluten-free, paleo, and low-carb diets, as well as diets that greatly […]

(Natural News) The sweet and creamy kiwifruit has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries because of its ability to promote proper digestion. This knowledge encouraged researchers to explore the fruit’s potential as a natural remedy for gastrointestinal problems such as chronic constipation, which affects more than 20 percent of the American population. Constipation […]

(Natural News) Curcumin can help improve gastrointestinal function, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, adding yet another item to the already long list of health benefits from this turmeric-derived compound. The gastrointestinal tract performs a very vital function. Apart from extracting nutrients from the food you eat, it also helps […]

(Natural News) If you’ve ever worked night shifts, you don’t need to see any scientific studies to know that it’s bad for your health as well as your mood. However, a new study has shown just how much working these unnatural hours can impact your body. In a study carried out by researchers from Washington […]

(Natural News) Repeated mild food poisoning or small bacterial infections that are overlooked and are easily cleared by the body without treatment can accumulate and result to chronic inflammation and potentially life-threatening colitis, according to a long-term study. A group of scientists conducted the study for eight years to determine the origin of chronic inflammatory […]

(Natural News) Consuming high amounts of sugary drinks – as well as doing it on an empty stomach – could be linked to problems not only in the liver but also in the gut microbiota, according to a study reported in the journal Cell Metabolism. The researchers, led by Princeton University scientists, revealed that food and drink containing high levels […]

(Natural News) You could be suffering from leaky gut and not know it. This little-known condition causes a wide variety of complications, but thankfully, can be addressed early on with the right supplements. As its name suggests, the condition is characterized by increased permeability of the gut, causing it to “leak.” The gut is naturally […]