Over the past several weeks Natural News ran a series of reports detailing the method in which a little known, naturally occurring molecule called NTX protects the liver from alcohol-related damage, as well as the adverse effects of combining alcohol with acetaminophen (a pain reliever such as Tylenol), which kills somewhere around 1,000 people each […]

In addition to exercising your brain by thinking, consuming the right food also can contribute positively to maintaining a sound mind as the years advance. Of course, everyone’s mental capacity declines to some degree as they progress through their senior years, but eating the “brain foods” on the list below may substantially lessen the decline, […]

There is a long tradition of cooking with hemp in many regions of the world, which unfortunately has been seen in a negative light in recent decades due to its association with marijuana. Hemp does not contain the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana and is very beneficial for overall health. Adding hemp seeds to one’s […]

  Metabolic syndrome is referred to as a condition where different factors contribute to a higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The American Journal of Medicine has recently concluded that “Marijuana use is associated with lower odds of metabolic syndrome across merging and middle-aged US Adults”. Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of […]

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak fell short on many fronts. The response has been so lacking that people are now seeking alternatives to conventional medicine to protect themselves. The UK ought to have taken warnings about Ebola more seriously before a formal emergency was declared, a group of MPs said in […]

The vegetarian community has experienced an exponential boom in recent years. More and more people are beginning to recognize the fruits of a diet rich in seeds and stems. Despite the clear health, environmental and moral benefits attached to vegetarianism, many people do not believe the diet is a sufficient source of protein. This is perhaps […]

Humans pride themselves for having unparalleled intelligence. However, despite how intelligent we tout ourselves to be, many prevailing myths about intelligence persist, including the belief that it is biologically determined and declines with age. Ross Pelton, Ph.D., exposes these myths and more in his book Mind Food and Smart Pills. The book is a practical guide on […]

Marijuana is known to have mind-altering affects, including the ability to alleviate migraines. According to a recent study published in the journal Pharmacotherapy, people who suffer from migraine headaches had a significant decline in their frequency when using medical marijuana. A research team from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University […]

A cruciferous vegetable loathed by many children, broccoli can take some getting used to. But the sooner your palate learns to enjoy its taste, the better, because you don’t want to miss out on this vegetable’s remarkable health benefits. An astounding 30 percent of all cancers are connected to what a person eats. This is […]

Much to the chagrin of those “scientists” who’ve made recent claims that antioxidants may actually be “bad” for you, a new study has come forth to shine light on these disease-fighting powerhouses once again. Quercetin has proven itself to be quite the cancer-fighting little polyphenol. In fact, it may be one of the most powerful […]

A review from the Cochrane Collaboration — an independent organization advocating the accessibility of systematic healthcare reviews — has recently uncovered clinical evidence showing the lack of effectiveness of anti-viral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza. Until recently, these documents were only available to manufacturers and regulators. After a four-year effort, however, researchers are now able to […]