Drink hibiscus tea to naturally lower your blood pressure

(Natural News) Hibiscus plants are often used as landscape shrubs because of their beautiful and brightly colored blossoms. But according to a study, these pretty flowers can also be used to make tea. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a long-term condition that may cause life-threatening problems, such as heart attack. While Western medicine advocates for the… … Read more

Blackberries are one of the best foods to eat for a healthier immune system

(Natural News) Despite their name, blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) are less of a berry and more of an “aggregate fruit.” These fruits have been used for their medicinal properties for over 2,000 years. It should come as no surprise then that in their search for viable methods of reducing swelling in vulnerable tissues, researchers from the University of… … Read more

Flaxseed is one of the world’s most important medicinal foods

(Natural News) Flaxseed is the latest of many superfoods that can provide a bounty of nutritional value while improving your overall health. It is an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, lignans, dietary fiber, protein, and many other beneficial nutrients, making it one of the world’s most important medicinal foods. Flaxseed, also known as… … Read more

Nutritional strategies that reduce heart disease risk

(Natural News) Heart disease is responsible for most mortality cases in the world. In the U.S. alone, more than 610,000 deaths per year are due to this condition. High mortality risk associated with heart disease should motivate people to do something so that they won’t just be another number in these statistics. Fortunately, these conditions… … Read more

It’s not as difficult as you think: How to grow grains in your own backyard

(Natural News) Grain is one of the most common food groups, but unlike fruits and vegetables, it is rarely a part of home gardens. Many people believe that growing this crop is difficult, so they prefer to just buy it. However, this might not be a very good idea. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of… … Read more

Is too much sleep bad for you? Expert weighs in

(Natural News) Several studies have already confirmed the dangers of sleep deprivation, but is there data on the effect of sleeping too much? An article in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which covered a meta-analysis that involved over three million individuals, revealed that people “who slept nine hours a day died earlier than those who slept… … Read more

Studies show that peppermint can prevent sickness from coming on in the first place

(Natural News) Now that Christmas is fast approaching, more products containing peppermint are being released to the market. This commonly used herb is known for its menthol scent and flavor, which is why it is often added to foods and personal care products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and cosmetics. But aside from these, many people also… … Read more

Elections have now become a mechanism by which present-day voters shift the costs of benefits and handouts to future voters who are not represented in the present

(Natural News) The most popular person in society is he who lies to the public in a manner that excuses the masses from the repercussions of their own actions. Likewise, the most unpopular person in society is he who tells the masses the truth about what they have set into motion. Voters tend to elect… … Read more