Herbal and fruit supplement found to be more effective at managing diabetes than metformin drug

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes can be a tricky illness to manage. In many cases, it is entirely possible to keep it under control with proper diet and regular exercise, and the lack of side effects makes this the most prudent approach for many people. However, others turn to diabetes drugs like Metformin to manage… … Read more

Eating nuts increases survival in colon cancer patients

(Natural News) The regular consumption of nuts significantly increases the prognosis of people with stage III colon cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study was led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center who looked at the the effect of nuts consumption on colon cancer recurrence and survival. In conducting the study,… … Read more

Cleaning and disinfecting off-grid: What products to stockpile and how to use them

(Natural News) When it comes to prepping and going off-grid, few people forget about necessities like food and water. There’s a host of shelf-stable food and water options to choose from, as well as an even larger variety of survival tools and gadgets. But one basic concept can make survival worlds easier: Hygiene. In a… … Read more

Tips for balancing diet with potassium for people with kidney disease

(Natural News) Healthcare professionals usually suggest a sufficient potassium intake to lower an individual’s blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular damage, coronary heart disease, and stroke. But according to a review, for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those with end stage renal disease (ESRD), potassium intake must be carefully controlled to prevent… … Read more

Tannins from the miracle tree, a hybrid of the mimosa tree, found to be an effective treatment for many chronic diseases, including cancer

(Natural News) Though it’s known as the “miracle tree,” Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang is sadly underutilized. This Malaysian amalgam was created by crossing L. leucocephala with L. diversifolia, two plants known for their poor digestibility but impressive condensed tannin content. Also known as proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins are known for their wide array of health benefits. These range… … Read more

Energy drink consumption linked to anxiety, depression, stress in young adults

(Natural News) Research continues to uncover the harmful side effects of energy drink consumption. A study revealed that energy drink consumption is linked to anxiety, depression, and stress in young male adults. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute in Australia who looked… … Read more

Probiotics found to offset the detrimental effects of stress on the immune system

(Natural News) Given stress is bad for health while probiotics are good for the gut, Argentinean researchers decide to determine whether or not the latter can offset the former. Their experiment on stressed mice revealed that probiotic supplements could boost the immune system of the gut against infection. Stress conditions disrupt the natural balance of the body. These… … Read more

Appetite-suppressing bread with fiber, protein, dried fruit can reduce calorie intake between meals

(Natural News) According to a team of researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), cereal-based bread can soon help individuals curb their appetite more effectively than other types of bread. The researchers, led by Professor Ángel Gil Hernández and Dr. María Dolores Mesa García at UGR’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, collaborated with Puratos, a company… … Read more

COMEDY videos are now criminalized in the UK as the totalitarian crackdown on free speech goes ballistic

(Natural News) A Scottish comedian has reportedly been convicted of a hate crime for a satirical video originally posted nearly two years ago depicting a pug giving the Nazi salute. A court found Count Dankula, a.k.a. Mark Meechan, 30, guilty of sharing a “grossly offensive” video. Meechan’s YouTube channel has about 150,000 subscribers, but he noted this… … Read more

Breakthrough construction material for earthquake protection will mean safer buildings and bridges

(Natural News) Earthquakes can cause immense damage to infrastructure, in turn hindering the operation of important public services. A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València reportedly developed a new construction element capable of overcoming that problem. Dubbed “Smart Seismic Concrete Connection” (SSCC), this material is a combination of two “symbiotic” components: Shape-memory metal alloy… … Read more