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(Natural News) Researchers from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed the efficacy of herbal medicines in treating seizure disorders. Their findings appeared in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. For their review, the team investigated current research and history of these herbal medicines. In addition, the researchers also discussed the use of a ketogenic diet for controlling seizures. Among the… … Read more

(Natural News) Cholera is a serious case of diarrhea caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which naturally lives in seawater. When it enters the gut, it produces a toxin that poisons a vital cellular transport protein. Most cases of cholera occur because of fecal-contaminated water. It coats the surfaces of shellfish and marine plants. A… … Read more

(Natural News) Is your cellphone turning you into the devil? Scientists have recently discovered that something — possibly excessive cellphone use — is causing people to grow “bony spikes” along the back of their skulls. If you needed anymore confirmation that the modern world is going to hell in a handbasket, now humans will actually… … Read more

(Natural News) Are you confident that the food you’re eating is healthy? Marketing techniques and popular belief can lead you to eat foods that don’t actually help you eat better or lose weight. Here are six foods that many people think are healthy, but actually aren’t: 1. Agave nectar Agave nectar, which is derived from… … Read more

(Natural News) Water is essential to life. Humans can survive for three weeks without food, but only seven days without water. It’s even more important for a prepper who wants all of his or her bases covered. What’s terrifying is even today, water is not safe – contaminated drinking water is a danger to everyone,… … Read more

(Natural News) If you’re not eating your fruits and veggies, you’re missing out. While most people know they could eat more produce, the profound effects good nutrition can have on your health are often underestimated. Recently published research has now confirmed what natural health advocates have long known: Eating well makes you feel better. Scientists… … Read more

(Natural News) While certain antibiotics and vitamins clash with potentially deadly results, other combinations can increase the effectiveness against diseases and infections. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Vitamin A supports doxycycline and streptomycin against brucellosis Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that originates in livestock. It can jump from animals to humans and spread across human populations at epidemic speeds. Biological… … Read more

(Natural News) Spices and herbs are a part of every home chef’s flavor arsenal, but your favorite seasonings have a lot more to offer than just taste. Whether you’re talking about garlic or parsley, there are serious health benefits to be had through flavoring your food. Not only do herbs and spices contain an array… … Read more

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from Harbin Medical University in China focused on recent findings on the pharmacological properties of Acanthopanax senticosus, a traditional Chinese medicine with a high medicinal value. Their paper was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. senticosus, previously known as Eleutherococcus senticosus, is a TCM more commonly known by its… … Read more