(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that over 40 percent of the American population over the age of 40 is currently obese. Most of these people may also be at risk of potentially life-threatening consequences. Obesity is a major risk factor for chronic degenerative diseases like cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease and […]

(Natural News) It can be difficult for some people to lose weight, but according to an animal study published in the journal Nutrients, extracts from agave may boost the diversity of the gut microbiota and help promote weight loss. The study was conducted by researchers from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National […]

(Natural News) Cinnamon is a popular flavor for desserts and many fall- and winter-themed dishes and drinks. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan (U-M) Life Sciences Institute (LSI), cinnamon also offers benefits when used to prevent obesity. The study was published in the journal Metabolism. In earlier studies, researchers observed that cinnamaldehyde, an essential oil […]

(Natural News) If you drink tea often, especially green tea, you have new reasons to keep drinking it. Green tea has been the focus of many studies and findings show that drinking green tea regularly offers various health benefits, such as reducing bad breath and promoting weight loss. Where does green tea come from? For many years, […]

(Natural News) Hazelnut is a popular flavor for cookies and coffee creamer, but the nuts themselves are a nutrient powerhouse. They are the perfect snack and are easy to incorporate into your regular diet. This superfood also offers incredible health benefits, such as boosting your digestive health and maintaining healthy glucose levels. Hazelnuts come from trees and shrubs in the Corylus […]

(Natural News) Black cumin, or black seed, is often described as a miraculous plant and called by early herbalists as “the herb from heaven.” It is one of the most treasured nutrient-rich herbs and has been used for its medicinal properties in the Middle East and Western Asia for thousands of years. The black cumin seeds, also known as black caraway, […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan found that there are more benefits to fasting than just losing weight. Their study, which saw participants undergo a 58-hour fast, found that the body switches from burning glucose to burning fat for energy during fasting, thus […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which […]

(Natural News) One of the keys to good health is maintaining a healthy weight. Time and again, health experts have emphasized the importance of weight management, as excessive fat accumulation — better known as obesity — is linked to life-threatening diseases, such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. However, keeping off weight is easier […]

(Natural News) Clinical trials have shown the ability of reiki — a Japanese healing practice — to provide pain relief. According to the Center for Reiki Research (CRR), a pilot study was conducted to measure the effects of reiki on 46 patients undergoing knee replacement surgery. The participants were divided into three groups: one received reiki treatment, the […]