Month: August 2018

(Natural News) The reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) and Chlorella vulgaris are known as superfoods. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers sought to uncover the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and synergistic properties of the two. Aqueous extracts from reishi (GLE) and C. vulgaris (CVE) were collected for testing. These were examined for… … Read more

(Natural News) Balneotherapy using high-mineral spring water could be a safe alternative for treating symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the effects of bathing in high-concentration mineral spring water (HMW) on redox balance and immune modulation in an animal model for atopic dermatitis using 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). Researchers applied DNCB… … Read more

(Natural News) Perfume magnate Jo Malone has a sense of smell so acute she can detect cancer like trained sniffing dogs, according to researchers at the Medical Detection Dogs in Milton Keynes, U.K. Malone, 53, discovered that she too can detect illnesses by detecting subtle changes in the body’s scent. The scent industry giant underwent… … Read more

(Natural News) Coffee is a drink that’s enjoyed around the world; however, it creates a lot of waste, especially with spent coffee grounds that are discarded. These grounds can still come to life and be used again, according to researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu in Portugal. The study, which was published in the Journal of International… … Read more

(Natural News) With their honking noise and territorial behavior, geese may not be every homesteader’s cup of tea. However, both seasoned and novice homesteaders should consider adding geese to their poultry, as these birds offer so much more than their infamous noise. For one thing, geese have long had a reputation of being self-sufficient poultry. Leave them… … Read more

(Natural News) A new study reported that the seeds of the Tunisian dates are an untapped, rich, and inexpensive source of polyphenols. These bioactive compounds have powerful antioxidant properties that can strengthen the immune system by scavenging free radicals and preventing oxidative stress that damages cells. Polyphenols and other natural oxidants are drawing a lot… … Read more

(Natural News) Food-borne diseases are a common public health concern, and with the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, or the so-called “superbugs,” the need for viable solutions is only growing bigger. But nature once again offers an effective solution in the form of coriander oil. Coriander oil is known to be toxic to various strains of pathogenic… … Read more

(Natural News) As far as the government is concerned, Joel Salatin might just as well be Josef Stalin, the soviet revolutionary. The two men have more than just similar names in common; like Stalin, Salatin is looking to turn a system he doesn’t believe in, upside down. Labeled “the most famous farmer in America,” Salatin… … Read more

(Natural News) Eating well nourishes not just your body, but also your brain. And when it comes to food, nothing is better for your neurons than organic produce. The brain is called the control center of the body – and for good reason. All the processes in your body are practically managed by the brain,… … Read more

(Natural News) Chef and talk show host Rachael Ray’s Nutrish dog food brand is being sued on the grounds that the products contain the dangerous herbicide glyphosate and are therefore not natural as the packaging states. The $5 million dollar class action lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in New York by Markeith Parks and names… … Read more