(Natural News) Kale and spinach are two of the healthiest superfoods. But is one better than the other? Nutritional differences between kale and spinach Kale and spinach are both nutrient-rich and low-calorie vegetables. They also offer many essential vitamins and minerals. Both are rich in vitamin K, a nutrient needed for healthy blood clotting and bone […]

(Natural News) People who are quick to take a pill for just about everything should take a chill pill – especially if they have high blood pressure – warns a study published in the journal Physiological Genomics. In the study, researchers from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences proffered that a person’s genetic makeup […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers tested the renoprotective effects of an extract made from bishop’s weed (Houttuynia cordata). They reported its positive effects on kidney injuries associated with diabetes. Support for the study came from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The findings were published in the journal Chinese Herbal Medicines. The animal model was made up of seven […]

(Natural News) Caffeine is one of the most widely used compounds in the world. It can be found not just in your usual cup of coffee but also in tea, soda, and energy drinks. Even though it is consumed by most people, many are still skeptical about its benefits which may vary per individual. Fortunately, there are many […]

(Natural News) The extract of black cumin (Nigella sativa) can help treat kidney damage induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). This was what a study, published in the journal Phytochemical Research, found. The researchers administered an intraperitoneal injection of losartan (15 mg/kg), captopril (30 mg/kg), 200 mg/kg of N. sativa extract (NS), and 400 mg/kg NS […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture helps normalize uric acid levels, reducing the risk of gout and kidney damage, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Carried out by a team of researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the study investigated the effects of acupuncture therapy at specific areas on serum uric […]