(Natural News) Constipation is a topic that many people aren’t comfortable with – partly because of the pain, bloating, and straining associated with it. In a recent study, researchers from the Shinshu University School of Medicine in Japan found that using a traditional method of massaging tired feet also relieves constipation. The findings of their […]

(Natural News) Second only to malaria, diarrhea is one of the most common childhood illnesses in the Republic of Cameroon. Treating this condition in rural areas usually means turning to plants. The utilization of various plants to remedy diarrhea in children has prompted a team of researchers to analyze the antibacterial qualities of the essential […]

(Natural News) When men reach the mid-forties, their testosterone levels start to decrease at around one to two percent in measurable blood levels every year. After the age of 60, this decline in testosterone levels leads to full-blown “andropause.” Testosterone, the male sex hormone, plays an important role in the production and maintenance of bone and muscle […]

(Natural News) Nature is a wonderful source of food, but did you know that you can count on it for medicine too? North America is rife with medicinal plants. Some can speed up the healing process of cuts and bruises, while others can help you get through a bad cold. Either way, we’re surrounded by […]

(Natural News) It is reported that at least 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. However, according to a study, diet may have an influence on the risk of hearing loss. While earlier research has examined how specific nutrients affect this risk, the connection between overall diet and the risk of developing hearing loss remains unexplored. The […]

(Natural News) Over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen can damage the liver and cause serious health problems. A new study by Malaysian researchers suggested that compounds from a common fern can protect the liver from toxic acetaminophen. Every day, the liver gets exposed to various substances, many of them toxic. It normally detoxifies and expels those toxic chemicals, […]

(Natural News) Prescribed medications can be expensive, and there are times when they are not readily available. This is why more people are rediscovering the importance and benefits of natural remedies, such as herbs. Not only are they easy to grow, but they are also good ingredients both for culinary and medicinal purposes. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) 7 perennial […]

(Natural News) Wrinkles and skin aging can be prevented naturally with the plant called marula (Sclerocarya birrea [A. Rich.] Hochst), according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, researchers in South Africa looked at the collagenase and elastase inhibition activity of extracts of the marula plant. Natural […]

(Natural News) A meta-analysis published in the journal Pediatrics, the flagship publication of the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP), revealed that the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) may hold potential in reducing the frequency of crying in exclusively breastfed babies with colic under three months old. The analysis was carried out by researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia and 11 […]

(Natural News) If you’re lucky, you’ve only had occasional headaches. But most people are so used to having headaches that they’ve simply become part of their normal day. However, a doctor has revealed that there could be a couple of symptoms that point to a “deadly” headache, and that you might have to seek medical […]