Common thistle weed is a traditional folk medicine treatment for chronic joint diseases, including arthritis

(Natural News) Don’t be quick to dismiss weeds as useless: According to an article published in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, the bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare) – commonly classified as a weed in most areas – can be used to treat chronic joint diseases. In the article, herbalist Matthew Alfs looks at various data… … Read more

New portable treatment technique could save wounded combat soldiers from amputations

(Natural News) Thanks to a new portable medical kit devised by Scottish researchers, U.K. soldiers with badly injured limbs will have a much better chance at avoiding amputations, reported The National. The pioneering system traces its roots to a study conducted by Strathclyde University (Strathclyde) into injuries sustained by U.K. armed forces personnel from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Armed… … Read more

Water conservation FAIL: Artificial turf grass actually uses MORE water than real grass, according to study

(Natural News) Turf grass has long been considered by many as a more Earth-friendly alternative to real grass, mainly because of the perceived savings that it brings as far as water is concerned. Indeed, it is marketed and demonstrated to the public as a more water-conserving alternative to actual grass, and most people never question… … Read more

BEWARE of pseudo-scientific propaganda: Why meal replacement products are not as nutritious as they claim to be

(Natural News) Cooking is a very enjoyable pastime for many people. Taking the effort to find healthy ingredients, trying out different recipes and adjusting them until you get the flavor exactly how you want it, and then sitting down and enjoying the fruits of your labor with loved ones can be very rewarding and has… … Read more

Boston Marathon goes to war with women, allows biological MEN to compete against women (even when they have high testosterone)

(Natural News) The official policy of the Boston Marathon has reportedly evolved to allow mentally-ill biological males to compete against biological females, even when these biological males don’t actually undergo “transition” surgeries and hormone treatments to make themselves more effeminate as a legitimate “transgender.” According to reports, the only thing that a biological male needs… … Read more

Six easy daily habits that will reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by half

(Natural News) People of all ages dread getting a diagnosis proclaiming that they may have cancer. But did you know that while colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., it’s also one of the most preventable? According to experts at the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR), Americans can prevent colorectal cancer… … Read more

Your sense of wellbeing may be connected to how secure you feel about your home, fascinating study explains

(Natural News) Your sense of wellbeing is linked to how secure you feel about your home, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham and University of Manchester. The study was built on the initial findings of a study in 2017 which suggested that social housing plays a role in preventing anxiety… … Read more