Congress is proposing big changes to the National Organic Standards Board – and farmers are raising the alarm

(Natural News) For health-minded consumers, knowing that the “organic” label is something they can trust is of utmost importance. But now, it seems lawmakers are seeking to make changes to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). And as you might suspect, these are the kinds of changes that could spell disaster for organic food as… … Read more

Oath Keepers calling for volunteers to perform “search and rescue” at suspected child sex trafficking sites in Arizona

(Natural News) The Patriot group of ex-military, police officers and first responders is calling for volunteers with certain skill sets to join a “search and rescue” mission near Tucson, Arizona, to hunt for suspected child sex trafficking camps. The call comes on the heels of a report by Veterans On Patrol (VOP) that members claim… … Read more

Curcumin enhances disease resistance in aquaculture

(Natural News) Curcumin, when supplemented in fish diets, has the potential to improve disease resistance in commercially farmed fish, according to an article published in the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. The study, led by researchers from Egypt and the U.S., looked at the effects of curcumin and other natural agents and its ability to increase… … Read more

Analyzing the anti-carcinogenic potential of the Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon)

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found that Cinnamomum cassia twigs may provide anti-cancer effects. Researchers from the National Institute of Forest Science, Andong National University, and Kyonggi University in South Korea looked at the anti-proliferative effect and the induction of apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells mechanism of… … Read more

Researchers look at plant extracts as a natural treatment for wrinkles and skin aging

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that extracts of herbal plants, such as Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Aegle marmelos, and Musa paradisiaca flower, can be used as an anti-aging agents in skin creams and as anti-proliferation compounds against cancer cells. A team of researchers at Dayananda Sagar College of… … Read more

Scientists attempt to make a new range of fermented milk products by fortifying them with lactic acid bacteria

(Natural News) If there’s one thing you can’t find in regular store-bought milk, it’s the presence of good bacteria – which have been destroyed by pasteurization. However, a study published in CyTa – Journal of Food revealed that fortifying milk with plant products that have been fermented with lactic acid bacteria could improve its nutritional value. The… … Read more

Can’t live without fried desserts? Blending mixes with oat brand and psyllium husk fiber reduces their oil content

(Natural News) There’s something to be said about guilty pleasures: You know it’s bad for you, but you go for it anyway. Take fried desserts, for instance. Most people know it’s unhealthy, but they will still flock to state fairs and carnivals for fried chocolate bars and even fried ice cream. However, a study in CyTA… … Read more