(Natural News) People with diabetes may want to consider taking aloe vera. This well-known medicinal plant has been found to have protective effects against diabetes-induced nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious kidney-related complication of diabetes. Around 40 percent of people with diabetes develop kidney disease later on. This condition […]

(Natural News) Your kidneys serve an important role in filtering out the excess waste products from your body, balancing your electrolyte levels, and aiding in the production of hormones. Without your kidneys, harmful toxins could easily accumulate inside your body. This is why it is very important to maintain good kidney health. There are simple […]

(Natural News) Are you aware of these daily habits that could be hurting your kidneys? Let’s admit it: these organs are not given the respect they need. So much attention is placed on our heart, lungs, and mental health, leaving our poor old kidneys left to the side. Yet, without our kidneys, we would not […]

(Natural News) Monsanto has made enemies all around the world with its toxic products and dirty business tactics, and now they’re finally having to answer for their misdeeds in courts of law across the planet. The firm has been facing a slew of high-profile lawsuits here in the U.S. filed on behalf of cancer patients […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have found that Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen, a Chinese herbal decoction, can improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with anemia. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they looked at the effect of Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen on the expressions […]

(Natural News) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may be an effective alternative treatment for diabetic kidney disease, according to a case report published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Diabetic kidney disease is a common complication associated with both Type 1 and 2 diabetes. However, the clinical treatment available for the disease is limited and […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably seen more than one list circulating online touting the many uses for baking soda. Is your fridge smelling bad? Did your drain get clogged? Do your shoes need freshening up? Baking soda has a lot of tricks up its sleeve, but one of the best ones doesn’t usually feature in lists […]

(Natural News) Healthcare professionals usually suggest a sufficient potassium intake to lower an individual’s blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular damage, coronary heart disease, and stroke. But according to a review, for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those with end stage renal disease (ESRD), potassium intake must be carefully controlled to prevent […]

(Natural News) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently updated its recommendations for the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for 3-MCPD, a contaminant commonly found in refined vegetable oils and fats. The updated guidelines raised the TDI for the oil contaminant from only 0.8 micrograms per kilogram of body weight to 2.0 µg/kg bw. The current TDI is […]

(Natural News) Air pollution causes a myriad of illnesses, most notably diseases concerning the heart and lungs. Now a groundbreaking study has revealed that the toxins we are inhaling daily may also cause kidney and bladder cancer. According to Dr. Michelle Turner, first author of the study: “This research suggests that air pollution was not […]