(Natural News) Turmeric is not only one of the most popular spices in Indian cooking; it’s also widely used in natural skin care remedies. But do you know that it works better when combined with other herbs? A new study shows that taking herbal supplements that contain turmeric may improve skin barrier function and skin […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play a role in cognitive and behavioral processes. In particular, adding omega-3 PUFAs to one’s diet improves attention and impulsive behavior. Omega-3 PUFAs are believed to play a role in neuronal processes, such as in […]

(Natural News) Do you remember the times when your younger child self toyed with the feather of a bird? When you ran your fingers along its barbs and watched the disturbed parts return to their original positions? Researchers do, and they used the shape of the barbules of a feather to develop new adhesives and aerospace materials. It has been 20 […]

(Natural News) The solution to parasitic infections lies in adding more bacteria to your body. Researchers from Egypt and Saudi Arabia studied the effects of probiotic or yogurt supplementation on oxidative stress and liver fibrosis in mice caused by the parasite Schistosoma mansoni. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Schistosomiasis is the […]

(Natural News) Looking to find relief from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Try peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil. This herb has been studied extensively for IBS. A systematic review published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine confirmed that the oil from the peppermint herb is indeed effective for the treatment of IBS without causing any serious […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency noted that treating rice (Oryza sativa L. subsp. indica) with magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) regulate its anthocyanin content. The team published their results in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Studies have reported that pericarp-pigmented rice grains are good sources of antioxidants. The team looked at […]

(Natural News) The next time you eat tamarind (Tamarindus indica), save the seeds. A new study suggests that tamarind seeds can improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A team of researchers at the University of Malaya in Malaysia and King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia looked at the effects of tamarind seeds on fat and carbohydrate […]

(Natural News) One of the most widely used methods for relieving pain is acupuncture. It is especially recommended to people with rheumatoid arthritis – a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints and other body organs. Because of its scope, people suffering from RA have a high risk of developing other […]

(Natural News) Is organic produce just an overpriced gimmick, or can eating more of it have a tangible effect on your family’s health? While it might be tempting to view all fruit and veggies as equally nutritious, the results of a recent study would seem to indicate that there is a distinct difference in the […]

(Natural News) Garden angelica, scientifically known as Angelica archangelica, is an herbal plant used in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicine. According to a new study, the essential oil extracted from this plant can be used as a natural remedy for fighting inflammation. The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the […]