(Natural News) It turns out, people take cues from others to determine whether something smells good or bad, according to neuropsychologists from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany. In their study, which appeared in the journal Scientific Reports, the team looked at how the facial expression of others can influence how a person perceives an odor. According to the […]

(Natural News) If you’re feeling under the weather, it’s common knowledge to add more vitamin C to boost your immunity. It turns out, it’s sage advice, based on a study published in Dove Press. In the study, researchers from South Korea found that antioxidants such as vitamin C improve lung function and even prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

(Natural News) A traditional Chinese medicine therapy known as moxibustion might hold potential in disease management for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed. An entry posted on the Taking Charge website explained that moxibustion is a form of heat therapy that involves burning dried plant materials called moxa — usually made […]

(Natural News) A combination of bitter kola (Garcinia kola) and garlic (Allium sativum) extracts may contain antimicrobial properties, according to researchers from the University of Nigeria. The study, which as published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, was conducted to investigate the effects of the plants’ extracts on known respiratory pathogens when […]

(Natural News) Certain cleaning chemicals have been linked to health problems, according to a study published in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In the paper, the authors cited asthma and even lung decline as primary illnesses that can be gotten from using these products. Compared to women who do not […]

(Natural News) People all over the world are struggling with the effects of living with air pollution for a long time. Understandably, this is a cause for everyone affected — in 2017, a white paper by the World Health Organization (WHO) on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributed 12.6 million deaths each year to factors that were found in the […]

(Natural News) Pulmonary healthcare providers are constantly searching for ways to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improve their respiratory function. Now individuals with COPD can add tai chi as an affordable alternative treatment for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), according to a study published in the journal CHEST. PR is recommended for patients with COPD since […]

(Natural News) There are two things in the air that people know to be harmful: air pollution and tobacco smoke. While the particular dangers that each bring are well-documented, the same can’t be said on how both affect expectant mothers and their newborn. These risks were the focus of a study made by the University of […]

(Natural News) Salt is not just a condiment or an ingredient used in cooking – it can also help you recover from chronic illness, including cancer. This is done through halotherapy, which uses naturally occurring salt caverns for healing respiratory conditions, as well as skin ailments. It is also used to energize the mind and […]

(Natural News) It’s a known fact that smoking adversely affects the body, particularly the lungs. However, a study discovered a way to reverse the damage caused by smoking. In particular, a diet rich in fresh fruits, such as tomatoes and apples could repair lung tissue and slow the natural aging process of the lungs. A team of […]