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(Natural News) By now, we know that both red wine and onions are good for the heart. However, a new Taiwanese study expanded on that by saying that a red wine onion extract is even better at preventing the onset of cardiovascular disease. Red wine has long been studied for its antioxidant content. The grape-based beverage... |
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(Natural News) Medicinal herbs are used as natural and effective alternatives to prescription drugs, which are usually associated with negative side effects. However, according to a study, an herb called sage of the diviners (Salvia divinorum) has hallucinogenic properties that can impact sleep quality. The sedative effect of sage of the diviners, the psychoactive herb... |
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(Natural News) Wildflowers are often considered as eyesores in well-maintained lawns. But according to a study, wildflowers can be used to protect strawberry crops and attract pollinator bees in farms. The study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, was conducted by researchers from Cornell University. Can wildflowers attract bumblebees and protect crops? Sustainable... |
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(Natural News) Cancer is a highly dreaded disease. A huge portion of the fear that goes with this disease can be attributed to the different side effects associated with – ironically – its treatment. Worse still, conventional cancer treatments have very low success rates so they may be doing more harm than good. Chemotherapy, which is a common cancer... |
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(Natural News) Fortifying rice crops with silicon greatly enhances their nutritional profile, suggests a recent study published in the Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. The paper, presented by the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Science in China, revealed that the use of silicon fertilizers can improve the concentration of essential minerals in rice, as well as increase its... |
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(Natural News) Food insecurity, or the lack of access to affordable and nutritional food, is a problem that affects a lot of people around the world. Multiple studies have shown that high poverty rates and the inability to obtain nutritional food are considered to be the primary factors for the problem. For the latter, however,... |
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(Natural News) Nuts have been extensively studied for their nutritional content and potential in keeping the heart healthy. Recently, two separate studies have added more insights into the health benefits of nuts, particularly Brazil nuts. Both studies were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018; one study reveals that eating nuts like Brazil nuts... |
