(Natural News) One of the strongest defenses against heart disease, arterial rigidity and blood clots is a little-known food called natto. Natto is a sticky, cheese-like substance that is produced from fermented soybeans and a specific type of commensal bacteria. This beneficial bacteria, Bacillus Subtilis, helps keep the intestinal tract healthy. When it is used […]

(Natural News) In 1972, a team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers warned that humanity’s pursuit of economic growth without regard for the environment and society would lead to societal collapse by the mid-to-late 21s century. However, a new study posits that this projection may actually happen much sooner, in about two decades from now. Gaya Herrington, sustainability and dynamic system […]

(Natural News) Autism is a complex neurological disorder that affects how a person socializes with others, causing problems in communication and interaction. The latest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly one in 54 children in the U.S. has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Given its prevalence, early diagnosis is important, so those with […]

(Natural News) Headaches can easily ruin your day if they’re left unchecked. But taking medications for headaches increases your risk of suffering from side effects, such as liver damage. To relieve headaches naturally, try alternative medicine like acupressure. Acupressure is a kind of complementary or alternative medicine that is based on the same fundamental principles as acupuncture. Both practices […]

(Natural News) Advance care planning is when individuals prepare ahead of time for what kinds of care they want to receive when they’re facing a medical crisis that could end in their deaths. This is a long and difficult process for the individuals involved in the planning but, according to a study from Ohio State University researchers, it […]

(Natural News) Probiotics are live microorganisms that are used to ferment foods. Commonly found in products like yogurt, traditional foods like sauerkraut or in supplements, probiotics confer benefits to the digestive system when ingested. According to studies, probiotics improve digestive health and function by resolving dysbiosis, or the imbalance between good and bad bacteria in […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy in India analyzed the impact of probiotics on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with Type 2 diabetes. Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine. For this prospective, interventional, single-blind, randomized study, the researchers randomly assigned 80 diabetics to […]

(Natural News) The natural sugar molecule, D-ribose, can improve heart function and blood circulation, according to a recent study published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. A team of researchers from Germany and the U.S. assessed the effects of oral D-ribose supplementation in individuals with chronic coronary artery disease and chronic and congestive heart failure (CHF) and […]

(Natural News) Researchers from different universities in Taiwan comprehensively analyzed the effects of body acupuncture therapy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Their findings were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. COPD is highly prevalent around the world and leads to poor health-related quality of life (HRQL) and exercise capacity. Even […]

(Natural News) Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease marked by chronic inflammation and the formation of ulcers in the digestive tract. This disease has no known cure and may even be debilitating or lead to life-threatening complications. According to a study published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, high levels of fear […]