Just one month of taking curcumin can dramatically reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s

(Natural News) Turmeric is highly regarded as a spice, known for giving foods wonderful flavor and color. But the turmeric root is much more than a simple flavoring agent; this kitchen staple is gaining recognition as a powerful plant medicine and natural preventive. The scope of health benefits from turmeric and its medicinal capacity are… … Read more

Natural, non-toxic hair dyes now being made from blackcurrant skins

(Natural News) Planning to dye your hair? Try using blackcurrant. A team of researchers at the University of Leeds developed a hair dye using the skins of blackcurrant. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, has found that hair dyes made from blackcurrant skins are safer and more sustainable than chemically-made hair… … Read more

Federal government declares AR-15s are not “weapons of war” as gun rights opponents frequently claim

(Natural News) For years, anti-gun Democrats have attempted to mischaracterize semi-automatic rifles that resemble actual military rifles as “weapons of war,” but in a recent settlement with a 3-D firearms maker, the federal government has admitted that’s not an accurate depiction. As Breitbart News reported, the federal government has reached a settlement with Defense Distributed, a… … Read more

SCARY: Machine-learning experts build neural network that manipulates facial movements to create fake video footage

(Natural News) Researchers have just created yet another terrifying artificial intelligence (AI) tool to cause confusion and spread misinformation throughout mass media. In an article from The Register, experts in machine learning have devised a computer system that can change the movement of a person’s face in a video. It is far worse than Deepfakes… … Read more

Scientists document the anti-cancer properties of the Allium wallichii

(Natural News) Allium wallichii (AW), a plant used as a spice and natural treatment in Nepal, has been cited as a potential anti-cancer treatment. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine uncovers the plant’s phytochemical, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. The researchers obtained an aqueous ethanol extract of AW which they… … Read more

Study: New herbal medication effectively reduces arthritis symptoms

(Natural News) A new Korean trial tested the efficacy of ChondroT on rats suffering from collagenase-induced osteoarthritis. They reported that the newly-released medication – made of five different herbs from traditional Chinese medicine – suppressed inflammatory cytokines, toned down the harsh immune response, prevented the loss of articular cartilage, and protected the articular surface. The trial… … Read more

Extract of a Chinese herb exhibits protective properties against cerebral diseases

(Natural News) A plant-based compound from the Chinese foxglove (Radix rehmanniae) showed promise as a means of protecting the brain from cerebral diseases. A Chinese study reported that catalpol encouraged the remyelination process that fixed neurological damage caused by multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders. The study was supported by the Capital Medical University. Its findings… … Read more

Scientists look at the purple mangosteen to treat malaria

(Natural News) An Indonesian study investigated the ability of the purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) to suppress malaria. In addition to reporting that the extract and fractions found in the fruit’s rind showed promise as antimalarials, the study added that the natural bio-active compounds improved the effects of the antimalarial compound artemisinin. The study was conducted by… … Read more

Salty and sweet: Snacks and treats provide a quick boost but the damaging side effects last longer

(Natural News) Is that candy bar worth a lifetime of disease? As more evidence comes out on the dangerous effects of unhealthy snacks, are you willing to gamble your entire well-being for a few seconds of happiness? An interesting discussion written on The Daily Mail gave a second-by-second portrait of how junk food influences your… … Read more