A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away

(Natural News) The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can… … Read more

Losing your teeth by middle age is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease

(Natural News) Losing your teeth by middle age is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2018. Earlier studies have shown that dental health issues, including periodontal disease and tooth loss, are linked to… … Read more

Deceptively unhealthy: Some fruit drinks contain more sugar than a can of Coke

(Natural News) According to a study in the U.K., store-bought “healthy” fruit juices aren’t always good for you. They may even contain more sugar than carbonated soft drinks like Coca-Cola. The report, which was published in the journal BMJ Open, showed that healthy drinks contain hidden sugars that are bad for your health. Ironically, both store-bought fruit… … Read more

How we can really reduce plastic pollution (it’s not by recycling)

(Natural News) Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental concerns in the world today. However, dealing with our plastic problem isn’t as simple as it seems. Indeed, a lot has been done – especially in recent times – to raise awareness on the issues and drum up ways of addressing it, but for some of… … Read more

Caring for skin boils with simple home remedies

(Natural News) Boils are reddish, pus-filled bumps that can appear on any part of your skin. These painful nodes are the results of bacterial skin infections forming in oil glands and hair follicles. People with boils find them to be equal parts uncomfortable and embarrassing, particularly if they grow larger and redder. Luckily, most boils… … Read more

Wealthy elitists literally living off blood transfusions from children … Modern “vampires” are real

(Natural News) With their expensive homes and vehicles and glittering lifestyles, they may seem nothing like the vampires of fictional literature, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t sucking the life out of their victims. Reaching an all new low in exploitation of the poor and innocent, it has now become fashionable for the idle rich… … Read more

How does turmeric compare to OTC drugs? Research shows it’s superior in every way

(Natural News) Turmeric is known for its vibrant color and distinct flavor. The spice has been used in a variety of cuisines and natural medicines for centuries. In fact, turmeric has been used medicinally for roughly 4,500 years. It is no surprise that this ancient herb still reigns supreme today. Even in a world awash… … Read more