Month: October 2018

(Natural News) An astral feature that has been known to photographers for decades has recently been reclassified by experts. Previously lumped in with the auroras, the phenomenon called STEVE was determined to be an unrelated and new event, an article in Science Daily stated. STEVE is the term used to identify the slender streamers of… … Read more

(Natural News) There are many natural ways to improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis later in life. One of these is eating more dried plums, according to researchers from Florida State University and Oklahoma State University. In the study, which was published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the researchers evaluated two groups of postmenopausal women… … Read more

(Natural News) Aging is a natural part of life, but it doesn’t mean that you cannot prevent age-related diseases. Fortunately, researchers continue to reveal natural products that will help people age healthily. In a study published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products, researchers found that sea rose (Armeria pungens), also known as the spiny… … Read more

(Natural News) The holidays are fast approaching, and one of your family members will surely take you down the long road of inebriety. If you’ve had one too many drinks, then you know what it is like to have a hangover. For those of you who have never experienced it, hangovers are the varying discomforts you… … Read more

(Natural News) The tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is a pseudocereal crop often milled into flour. Researchers from the University of Kashmir and Jamia Millia Islamia have also discovered that tartary buckwheat can be utilized for its antioxidant effect. From its beginning in China, tartary buckwheat has now spread through most of the world, from the… … Read more

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine has shown that being deficient in vitamin D may lead to or worsen rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, creating inflammation. This inflammation causes the tissue lining the inside of the… … Read more

(Natural News) People experiencing knee joint pain and discomfort, particularly those with knee osteoarthritis, may find relief in an Ayurvedic medicine called ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine found that the root and leaf extracts of ashwagandha relieve knee pain and discomfort caused by osteoarthritis. Many patients with… … Read more

(Natural News) From the forests of Finland comes a new product made from the most common waste material of the wood industry. A startup company is turning wood pulp into a fabric that could become a viable alternative to cotton, an article in Fast Company stated. Spinnova set up its brand new factory in Jyväskylä…. … Read more

(Natural News) Turmeric is an all-around wonder spice that is also used for medicinal purposes. Many of these applications can be attributed to the presence of curcumin in turmeric. One of the most recently discovered applications of curcumin is as an active compound in eye drops for treating glaucoma. This application was discovered by researchers from… … Read more

(Natural News) Parsley can do so much more than just make meals look, smell, and taste nice. An article in Natural Health 365 reported that it is packed with nutrients that can prevent all kinds of disease, up to and including cancer. The herb contains numerous natural compounds that display strong antioxidant activity. Antioxidants protect… … Read more