Signs of smartphone addiction and tips for a “screen detox”

(Natural News) Americans look at their phones 80 times a day on average, which is equivalent to one look very 12 minutes, according to a study by technology insurance provider Asurion released in November 2017. This type of research has caused an increasing amount of concern regarding the issue of smartphone addiction. Smartphones have been… … Read more

A bitter pill to swallow: Is chronic dieting actually CAUSING weight gain?

(Natural News) The global weight loss market is worth billions of dollars, yet there’s no solid proof that dieters are actually losing weight. Even research suggests that diets can actually cause weight gain. The surprising thing is, obese people aren’t the only ones trying diets. Weight loss has become a priority for those who have normal weights… … Read more

The top 7 anti-inflammatory foods to consider adding to your diet

(Natural News) Inflammation is the normal response of your body’s immune system to the presence of pathogens, and helps fight disease, injury, or infection. However, when too much inflammation occurs in the body, it can become chronic and lead to many health problems, including autoimmune diseases and various types of cancer. Fortunately, you don’t need harmful medication to… … Read more

A place for the radish at your dinner table: The vegetable can help manage symptoms of diabetes and even cancer

(Natural News) Radish (Raphanus sativus) is an edible root vegetable from the Brassicaceae family. It varies in shape, size, and color. In the U.S., it is typically red, round, and the size of a golf ball, with a shiny and white interior. In most parts of Asia, the daikon variety – a long, white root – is much… … Read more

Constipated? Green tea is a natural laxative

(Natural News) Green tea has many evidence-based health benefits: it can make your heart healthier and it helps lower your risk of various types of cancers. You can also drink this beverage if you’re constipated and looking for a natural and effective laxative. Fiber-rich fruits and vegetables function as laxatives or foods or drugs that loosen stools… … Read more

Can Lactobacillus fermentum, a “good” bacteria, address glutathione deficiency?

(Natural News) A shortage in glutathione is bad news for the many protective processes of the body that rely on this antioxidant. However, it is possible to replenish the levels of glutathione by taking the Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 strain (ME-3) as a probiotic supplement. ME-3 is a type of good bacteria that can produce glutathione. This… … Read more

There’s actually an upcoming cryptocurrency that doesn’t waste the world’s electricity like Bitcoin: It’s called “Chia” and it launches this summer

(Natural News) The creator of the popular peer-to-peer file transfer system known as BitTorrent is developing a brand new cryptocurrency that’s already being hailed as the eco-friendly alternative to Bitcoin. Set to be released this summer, “Chia” will rely on what are known as “proofs of time” that use far less energy than Bitcoin’s “proofs… … Read more

Sweeter than sweet: Used moderately, natural monk fruit sweetener is a healthy sugar alternative

(Natural News) Eating healthier doesn’t mean depriving yourself of your favorite foods. It just means making better food choices and eating what you want in moderation. If you have a sweet tooth, you can replace sugar or sugar substitutes with monk fruit sweetener. This sweetener is derived from monk fruit or luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii), a… … Read more

US declares Iran’s guard force a ‘terrorist organization’ – Fox News

US declares Iran’s guard force a ‘terrorist organization’  Fox News Trump designates elite Iranian military force as a terrorist organization  CNN Trump designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a ‘foreign terrorist organization’  Fox News Designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorists will have consequences for America | TheHill  The Hill Brett Velicovich: Designation of Iran’s IRGC as a terror group is long … Read more