Thread: Nutrition’s Role in Mental Health: A Healthy Diet Promotes Psychological Well-Being

Add black cumin to your diet: Research shows it can prevent cancer

(Natural News) A flavonoid in black cumin (Nigella sativa) may reduce the risk of cancer and inhibit tumor progression, according to researchers from Mansoura University in Egypt. In their study, published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, they investigated the therapeutic and anti-cancer properties of … [Read More...]

Here’s a laundry list of the disease-fighting effects of anthocyanins



(Natural News) It is often recommended to include greens in a person's diet but people tend to forget about the red-orange and purple-blue fruits and vegetables. These foods are just as important since they are rich in anthocyanins that exhibit multiple health benefits. In the presence of harsh conditions, such as extreme cold, drought, … [Read More...]

The cockscomb is a natural painkiller


(Natural News) The cockscomb (Celosia cristata) you might have been growing in your garden as an ornamental plant – or vegetable – will come in handy if you ever need a natural way of relieving pain. Bangladeshi researchers revealed that the herb could be used as an antinociceptive medicine. In Bangladesh, the plant is called moragphul. … [Read More...]

Chromium deficiency in Type 2 diabetics: Are you low in this crucial mineral?



(Natural News) Chromium supplements are becoming more popular as a large number of studies have demonstrated the compound's potential in diabetes treatment and management. The scientific community has long-established that chromium is essential in overall human nutrition and normal insulin function. In fact, health experts have noted that … [Read More...]

Why trusting your gut is essential to your survival

(Natural News) Have you ever had a certain "feeling" about something – a "hunch" that something's wrong, or that you just "know" that what you're about to do is a good idea? This perceptive insight is called by many names, such as gut instinct, intuition, and "sixth sense." (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) Gut instinct may refer to a deeper … [Read More...]

Stunned scientists confirm drug-resistant breast cancer cells can be effectively treated with citral, a chemical found in lemongrass



(Natural News) Previous studies have already shown that citral, a substance found in lemongrass, possesses cytotoxic activity against different cancer cell lines. However, a study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative medicine, was the first to test if this cytotoxic activity can be specifically targeted for … [Read More...]

Switch to an organic diet and reduce your pesticide intake by as much as 90%



(Natural News) If you're still on the fence on whether you should be eating organic food, researchers from Australia have you covered: In a study, they found that switching to an organic diet can reduce the body's pesticide levels by as much as 90 percent. The study, led by RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, revealed that people … [Read More...]

Study: Antibiotics are INEFFECTIVE for eczema



(Natural News) In addition to the side effects that come with antibiotic use, it turns out that most of them are ineffective. A study led by Cardiff University revealed that using either oral or topical antibiotics do not provide any beneficial effect for mild eczema in children. Furthermore, their use of antibiotics can even promote … [Read More...]

Start them young: Children need to learn about proper eating habits as early as 6 years old



(Natural News) Children are as young and innocuous as they come that most adults believe they are exempt from most of the conditions that plague adults. However, this notion couldn't be farther from the truth, with chronic conditions – such as obesity – known to develop as early as childhood. Fortunately, research published in the Cochrane … [Read More...]

Chinese medicine can battle multidrug resistance caused by chemotherapy



(Natural News) Researchers from China have compiled data that reveals the efficacy of Chinese medicines in treating complications from cancer treatment. The findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. One of the leading causes of failure during cancer chemotherapy treatment is multidrug resistance (MDR). … [Read More...]