(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) Kidney stones are hard deposits made of salts and other minerals that form inside the kidneys. Diet, lifestyle habits and a family history of kidney disease all contribute to an individual’s risk of developing kidney stones. Despite its name, kidney stones can affect any part of the urinary tract, such as the bladder […]

(Natural News) A recent study has found that personalized, short-term probiotics therapy is effective for the treatment of gout, gout-related kidney disease and other symptoms of metabolic syndrome. Researchers provided participants with a personalized probiotic cocktail based on their symptoms. They found that it lowered uric acid levels and restored kidney health. It also led to weight […]

(Natural News) A common disease appears to be striking in Central America and several other countries and it mainly affects farmers. The disease, chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu), has baffled experts as to how it develops and why it hit a predominantly agricultural population from the tropics. Several hypotheses cropped up since it […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis or “porous bone” is a condition that causes bones to become brittle, raising the risk of falls and fractures that can be fatal in old age. It is thought that poor calcium intake and eating disorders are the main causes of osteoporosis, but natural health proponent Robert Rister adds that some 25 […]

(Natural News) Plant-based foods are much better at promoting health than animal-based foods for a variety of reasons. Besides their abundance in essential nutrients, edible plants also contain a variety of phytonutrients that help combat or treat disease. The ability of these plants to produce antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic compounds serves as their main advantage over […]

(Natural News) Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in your urine, which can be caused by a variety of reasons ranging from simple infections to rare blood disorders. The blood may also be visible to the naked eye or in such small quantities that may require a microscope to be observed. While the condition […]

(Natural News) Egyptian researchers examined the efficiency of water extracts from edible medicinal plants used to treat kidney stones, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced nephrotoxicity. Their study was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The kidneys are essential organs that perform several important functions. Nephrotoxicity is one of the most prevailing kidney complications caused […]

(Natural News) Household items we use on a daily basis, such as furniture, rugs and air fresheners, emit volatile organic compounds (VOC), a group of chemicals that include benzene, formaldehyde and toluene. Other common sources of VOCs include paint, varnish, sealants, flooring, mattresses, plywood and hairspray. Unlike most toxic chemicals, VOCs are generally colorless and […]