(Natural News) Garlic is a great example of a food whose symbolism and meaning are founded on facts. Ancient civilizations believed the odorous bulb to be a symbol of protection (be it from demons or vampires) and indeed, modern science is stating that garlic displays an impressive array of benefits, not least of which is […]

(Natural News) When you think of healthy foods, blueberries may be one of the first to come to mind. There’s no doubt they offer substantial benefits for your health, but studies have shown that one variety in particular stands out on account of its potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The highbush variety is named for […]

(Natural News) Did you know that mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) are both nutritious and useful when SHTF? This herb can boost the flavor of savory dishes, and it is also packed with various health benefits. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Here are four survival uses for mustard: Burn relief – Mustard, the condiment made from mustard seeds, can […]

(Natural News) Cases of colon cancer are on the rise, which is bad news considering it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in adults in the U.S. How can you avoid being one of the 97,220 new cases of colon cancer expected this year? While there is a genetic component to colon cancer that […]

(Natural News) If you’re constantly on the lookout for ways to reduce your cancer risk, welcome to the club. With so many different types of cancer to worry about and so few safe and effective treatments, prevention really is better than cure. Most natural foods possess anti-cancer benefits to some degree, but if you want […]

(Natural News) Some say garlic elevates savory dishes, while others avoid it like the plague. However, if you tend to shy away from eating garlic, you might want to think twice as studies show it works remarkably well at killing resistant bacteria and fighting chronic infections. Closely related to vegetables with pronounced flavors like onions, […]

(Natural News) Thanks to the to advent of modern medicine, many medicinal herbs and spices have been relegated to the back of kitchen cabinets and pantries. The truth is that herbs and spices hold far more healing power than the average pharmaceutical; whether it’s warding off the common cold, or battling blood sugar levels, natural […]

(Natural News) So many nutritionally-dense superfoods have been highlighted by natural health proponents in recent years, that it can be quite confusing to know which ones are really the most important and how to incorporate them into our daily diets. Not all superfoods are equal, however, and some offer more health benefits than others. One […]

(Natural News) If preserving the integrity of your mind is a top priority as you transition into old age, you’ll want to pay attention to what you’re eating. A new study found that diet just might be the number one factor in brain aging, setting the stage for cognitive function throughout a person’s life. Lisa […]

(Natural News) So many foods claim to be superfoods these days that the distinction doesn’t carry as much weight as it once did. While these foods are hardly bad for you, some of the recent entries aren’t quite as remarkable as their predecessors. However, one of the original superfoods, the blueberry, continues to prove it […]