Our modern world is a difficult place to maintain a healthful balance. Ginger is, hands down, one of the most broadly therapeutic and familiar plant allies available to us to prevent and even reverse a wide range of ailments, with the science supporting its safety and efficacy one of the most robust.
For centuries, kimchi has been a cornerstone of Korean cuisine, revered not just for its bold flavors but also for its perceived health benefits.
Among the famed heart-friendly benefits of garlic consumption is its ability to help prevent atherosclerosis. Here are five ways that this superfood has displayed its might against clogged arteries
Stay a step ahead of urinary tract infections by boosting your diet with nature’s best UTI fighting foods
Garlic is a potent vegetable that works to relax blood vessels in a number of ways, making it one of the best natural remedies for high blood pressure
In a world where cardiovascular disease claims more lives than any other ailment, a groundbreaking solution may be found not in the latest pharmaceutical wonder drug, but in two humble foods that have been cherished for millennia: pomegranate and garlic. Mounting scientific evidence suggests that these natural wonders possess an extraordinary ability to combat atherosclerosis--the buildup of deadly plaque in the arteries--yet their potential remains largely untapped and underreported.
Hypertension affects about 30% of adults worldwide. While most people try to cut back on salt to lower their pressure, a better strategy may be to add these healthy foods to the menu.
In a groundbreaking new study, garlic compared favorably to the blockbuster blood pressure medication atenolol in lowering blood pressure in subjects with hypertension.
Vaseline petroleum jelly is a byproduct of petroleum refining. When it comes to wound healing, better options exist to speed recovery, prevent infection and result in a less-obvious scar
Some of the most powerful medicines on the planet are masquerading around as foods and spices. While they do not lend themselves to being patented, nor will multi-billion dollar human clinical trials ever be funded to prove them efficacious, they have been used since time immemorial to both nourish our bodies, and to prevent and treat disease
As the FDA approves a new self-administered nasal flu vaccine, it's crucial to examine its efficacy, natural alternatives, and emerging research on surprising contenders like colostrum
For millions of men, the promise of regaining a full head of hair with finasteride seemed like a dream come true. But a growing body of research suggests this supposed miracle cure may be more of a nightmare, with devastating sexual side effects that can persist long after stopping the drug. Disturbingly, many men report they were never warned about the true risks. Now, as more speak out about their life-altering symptoms, troubling questions arise about the safety of this widely prescribed medi
There are several herbal and folk remedies available for curing acne or pimple. This article deals with 11 important herbs and formulations based on tribal's traditional herbal practices.
In a long-term study, Chinese researchers find that conventional options may not be the only effective treatment for and prevention of gastric cancer. Eradicating Helicobacter pylori -- a known risk factor for this form of cancer -- as well as supplementing with vitamins and garlic emerged as sound therapies to protect against the disease
There are references to garlic in ancient medical texts from Egypt, Greece, China, India and Rome
When warts appear, these natural treatments and nutritional therapies help boost the immune system with a nutrient-dense diet, targeted supplements and lifestyle changes that are effective and safe in treating warts.
Here are the five top tips to help you fight the cold this season
The science is growing behind the nutritional and health benefits of oligosaccharides
The CDC announced this week that millions in the US contract 'super germs' and 23,000 die each year, but isn't their outdated antibiotic-and germ-focused disease model to blame for this growing nightmare?
The adverse effects of smoking tobacco are well known. Here are 70 natural substances proven to alleviate or improve tobacco effects
Garlic is used the world over as a culinary spice, but recent research indicates that among its 100+ medicinal properties it is far safer and more effective than a commonly used chelation drug in pulling lead out of the human body.
Relieve the painful symptoms of athlete's foot and address the systemic fungal problem with these five natural antifungals, some of which you’ll find directly in your kitchen pantry
H. pylori infection is often treated with three drugs simultaneously, but not everyone responds favorably. Thankfully there are clinically confirmed natural, food-based alternatives
Herbs and spices may be Mother Nature’s way of saving us from ourselves
