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Sep 7, 2010   Vitamin D really does prevent cancer, autoimmune diseases

(NaturalNews) A new study out of Oxford University pinpoints vitamin D deficiency as a culprit in serious illnesses like cancer and autoimmune disorders. According to the report, which was recently published online in the journal Genome Research, genetic receptors throughout the body need adequate vitamin D levels to prevent these and other serious illnesses from developing. [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   Turmeric and Neti Pots Help Sinus Infections and Chronic Sinusitis

(NaturalNews) Using turmeric or salt inhalation with a neti pot and using simple steam inhalation can treat sinus infections. Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is an infection or inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities in the nose. This condition affects more than 40 million Americans annually. Sinusitis can be caused by colds, flu or allergies. Diseases such as bacterial infections also cause sinusitis, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. Sinus infections can be painful, leading to headaches and work impairment. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   Boost your athletic performance with this proven amino acid

(NaturalNews) Getting that extra push in the gym or out on the sports field might be as simple as supplementing with an important, nitric oxide-producing amino acid. In a recent study out of the University of Exeter (UE), researchers discovered that L-arginine, one of the 20 most common natural amino acids, helps increase exercise capacity by 20 percent and race times by up to two percent. [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   Help your elderly parents walk, dance and exercise with this simple, low-cost nutrient

(NaturalNews) Researchers from Wake Forest University (WFU) in North Carolina recently completed a study on the physical health of seniors in relation to their vitamin D levels. The study revealed that seniors with the highest vitamin D levels had far better mobility and physical health than those with the lowest levels. [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   Omega-3 Fatty Acids Shown to Combat Obesity

(NaturalNews) The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, are becoming more apparent due to voluminous new research that has linked them to the natural treatments of many diseases. These findings are staggering to say the least, as it brings hope for ameliorating numerous health ailments. It even seems to combat one of the largest health issues in the nation: obesity. [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   This common grocery vegetable cures stomach infections

(NaturalNews) It is hardly breaking news that eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli helps to improve health. But researchers from the University of Liverpool have discovered new benefits to eating both broccoli and plantains -- two high-fiber foods -- that may help people with Chron's disease and other digestive disorders. According to the recent study, broccoli and plantains contain compounds that help protect the gut from infection and improve overall stomach health. [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   Weight Loss: Boost Your Metabolism Naturally

NaturalNews) Metabolism is a term often associated with weight loss. It is the name for the process by which the body converts what you eat and drink into the energy needed to power everything you do, from moving and breathing to thinking and growing. It involves a series of biochemical reactions that burn the calories in food and beverages to release the energy your body needs to fuel essential bodily processes. Stated in basic terms, weight loss generally occurs when the body burns calories at a faster rate than it takes them in. Here's how can boost your metabolism naturally to lose [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   Positive Choices Avoid Chronic Illness

(NaturalNews) Millions suffer from chronic illness that may be prevented by new lifestyle choices. Knowledge and the desire to make positive changes could be the answer. Chronic illness afflicts 100 million Americans... consumes two-thirds of all U.S. health care costs and causes 7 out of 10 deaths. ($2.00 out of every $3 spent on health care is for chronic illness caused most often by preventable poor lifestyle habits), according to Mike Leavitt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICATIONS USELESS FOR MAJORITY OF DIABETIC PATIENTS

A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine demonstrates that three-fourths of diabetic patients receiving medication for cholesterol and blood pressure receive very little benefit. In fact, the case for "benefit” can only be justified for those in truly horrid health. For the rest, a snake pit of adverse side effects is the reality. [full story]
Sep 7, 2010   How this Near-Perfect Food Flushes Heavy Toxins from Your Body...

Ginny Bank began her career as a natural products chemist with Hauser Inc., a research and development company which focused on natural product extracts and purified plant compounds. She has researched and developed plant-based functional ingredients for nutritional supplement applications for over 15 years. Ms. Bank is currently the President and Founder of Full Spectrum Consulting, a natural products consulting firm specializing in research, product development, quality management and technical marketing for the nutraceutical and food. [full story]
Sep 3, 2010   Organic produce superior to conventional on every level, study finds

(NaturalNews) Mainstream nutritionists often claim that conventional produce is no different than organic produce. But a new study recently published in the online, peer-reviewed journal Public Library of Science (PLoS) One proves otherwise, revealing that organic fruits and vegetables pack a greater nutritional punch and produce better, healthier soil than their conventional counterparts. [full story]
Sep 3, 2010   Diabetes: 1 in 4 Chance this Disease is the Cause of Your Fatigue or Irritability

Much of what you have probably heard about diabetes from your health care provider may be incorrect. There is an enormous amount of misinformation circulating from seemingly knowledgeable sources about this epidemic disease. The vast majority of diabetics are clueless about how to reverse it, and many don’t even realize that they can. They believe their fate has been sealed and all they can do now is "control” it. More than 50 percent of type 2 diabetics are also not even aware they have diabetes. [full story]
Sep 3, 2010   Ancient 'Paleo' diet key to healthy living and weight loss, some say

NaturalNews) Eat like a cave man to lose weight, build muscle and feel great. This is what advocates of the "Paleo" diet say is the key to healthy living, a diet that consists only of meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and mushrooms -- also known as the "Paleolithic", or Paleo diet. [full story]
Sep 3, 2010   More doctors are finally testing patients for vitamin D deficiencies

(NaturalNews) Growing awareness about the prevalence and risks of vitamin D deficiency is leading more and more doctors to test their patients' blood levels of the vitamin. "Upwards of 70 percent of American adults are vitamin D deficient or insufficient," said cardiologist James O'Keefe of St. Luke's Mid-America Heart Institute. "In the last year, awareness of vitamin D deficiency has really exploded." [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Scientists find natural weight loss secret: clinical trial confirms simple no-diet appetite control method really works

If something sounds too good to be true, the old saying goes, it probably is. But here's an exception: scientists have documented that an all natural appetite-control agent with no side effects really does help people shed excess weight -- and what's more, it's practically free. Scientists just reported the results of a new clinical trial of this weight loss-promoting liquid at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Boston. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Mind-Body Study Finds Positive Results for Women Suffering with Fibromyalgia

(NaturalNews) A recent clinical mind body study has come up with promising results for fibromyalgia patients. The study observed the use of affective self awareness therapy on 45 female patients diagnosed with the condition. The study was led by Dr. Howard Schubiner who developed the therapy. The therapy focuses on determining the connection between patients' emotions and the physical pain they are experiencing. Dr Schubiner is the founder and director of the Mind Body Medicine Program at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Scientists report first evidence berries keep brains young, protect from memory loss

NaturalNews) As NaturalNews has reported over the past several years, researchers have found that berries are loaded with health-protective properties. For example, these super foods appear to fight cancer, heart disease, infections and more. Now, for the first time, there's remarkable evidence that people who eat blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may protect their brains from the effects of aging, too. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Benefit from Calorie Restriction and Intermittent Fasting, Part I

eventy-five years of research shows that dietary restriction (DR) is the one tried and tested means to extend lifespan and to improve many markers of health. One form of DR is a calorie-restricted (CR) diet with optimal nutrition. The idea is to provide adequate nutrition with the least amount of calories (in other words, under-nutrition without mal-nutrition). Intermittent fasting (IF) is another form of DR. Intermediate fasters eat about the same amount of calories as non-fasters on a carefully restricted schedule. This implies that the episodic deprivation, irrespective of the [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Water before meals helps with weight loss, say researchers

Weight loss techniques are a dime a dozen these days, with experts touting all sorts of different diet and exercise regimens as the solution to obesity. But new research set to be presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) offers a simple approach that involves no drugs and has no negative side effects. According to researchers, drinking two glasses of water before each meal will help you to lose more weight. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Compounds in berries improve brain function, reverse aging

The aging process involves a steady decline in the brain's ability to guard itself from oxidative stress and inflammation. But new research has found that certain compounds in fruits like blueberries, strawberries and acai berries, not only help the brain to stay in tip-top shape, but they actually help to reverse the damaging effects of aging. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Eating more good fats really does reduce your risk of heart disease

(NaturalNews) Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats really does lower a person's risk of heart disease, scientists have shown for the first time. In a paper published in the journal Public Library of Science, Harvard researchers conducted a meta-analysis of eight prior studies on more than 13,000 total participants. The individual studies followed patients for one to eight years. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   1,500 bee stings help MS sufferer

(NaturalNews) Multiple sclerosis (MS)-patient Sami Chugg says that an experimental therapy involving deliberately stinging herself with bees was responsible for helping her reverse the course of the degenerative disease. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath around nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, disrupting nerve signals and leading to a variety of different symptoms. Chugg was bedridden and numb until she decided to take a chance on Bee Venom Therapy, also known as Apitherapy. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Slash Diabetes Risk with More Green Leafy Vegetables and Natural Diet

(NaturalNews) Diabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the disease. Emerging evidence now clearly demonstrates that this insidious disease can be prevented and controlled with a diet naturally high in green leafy vegetables. [full story]
Sep 1, 2010   Forest Bathing: Enjoy the Astounding Benefits of Being Outdoors

(NaturalNews) Soon doctors may advise their patients, ``Take a walk in the woods!`` And patients may use outdoor clinics to get check-ups, a service now available in Japan. Research into the benefits of a walk in the woods has convinced the Japanese that forests should be therapy centers. This is called ``shinrin yoku`` or forest bathing. Forest bathing means to become immersed in a forest or natural environment much the same as taking a conventional bath. [full story]
Aug 27, 2010   Cinnamon extract reduces risk of diabetes and heart disease

A recent study headed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified a link between cinnamon intake and reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. According to the research, water-soluble cinnamon extract, which is high in antioxidants, helps to decrease glucose levels in the blood as well as reduce oxidative stress in the body. [full story]
Aug 27, 2010   Body-Mind Meditation Leads to Rapid, Positive Brain Changes

The importance of meditation has long been known to mankind, but scientists have now discovered the positive brain changes that occur after a session of meditation even if it is a brief one. Chinese and US researchers at the University of Oregon studied the effects of a meditation technique known as Integrated Body Mind Training (IBMT) on 45 students who were randomly selected. One group of students practiced IBMT for half an hour every weekday for a month and the other group did a relaxation technique. [full story]
Aug 23, 2010   Newly Discovered Herbs Revealed for Healing Cancer and Other Diseases

Two related herbs, paw paw and graviola, have proven effective against cancer cells in vitro (lab tests not involving mammals) while not adversely affecting non-cancer cells. In other words, they are potential non-toxic cancer cures. Even Sloane-Ketterer established that graviola has cancer cell resisting properties and doesn't damage healthy cells. However, private research proves that paw paw is even more potent than graviola for curing cancer. [full story]
Aug 23, 2010   Green leafy veg 'may cut diabetes risk'

Green leafy veg, rather than a healthy diet in general, were linked to benefits A diet rich in green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, UK research says. In an analysis of six studies into fruit and vegetable intake, only food including spinach and cabbage was found to have a significant positive effect. A portion and a half a day was found to cut type 2 diabetes risk by 14%, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) reports. [full story]
Aug 23, 2010   Physical Activity Reduces the Risk of Early Death

A new study by researchers has found that even light or moderately intense physical activity, such as walking or cycling, can substantially reduce your risk of early death. The study combined the results from the largest studies around the world on the health impact of light and moderately intense physical activity. Although more activity is better, the benefits of even a small amount of physical activity were very large in the least physically active group of people. [full story]
Aug 23, 2010   Light treatment clears psoriasis as it boosts vitamin D levels

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about 7.5 million Americans suffer from the chronic, autoimmune skin disease called psoriasis that causes irritated, flaky and thick patches of red skin; some forms of psoriasis are also associated with joint pain. Most medical treatment for the often painful and quality-of-life robbing disease center around controlling symptoms with medications like cortisone. But now research just published in the August issue of the Archives of Dermatology indicates there's a non-drug way to clear and maybe cure the disease naturally -- exposure to [full story]
Aug 23, 2010   Zinc helps prevent pneumonia in the elderly

A new report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that zinc plays a very important role in health maintenance. In a study of over 600 seniors from 33 different nursing homes in the Boston area, researchers found that seniors with healthy blood levels of zinc are 50 percent less likely to develop pneumonia than those with sub-par levels. [full story]
Aug 23, 2010   Reverse the Aging Process Naturally, Part II

There are 75 trillion cells within the human body. The function and aging process of each of these cells dictates the function and aging process of our body. Additionally, we have major hormones such as insulin and growth hormone that regulate metabolism and cellular division. The most critical steps to reversing the aging process are to slow down cellular division and enhance cellular repair processes. This is effectively done by minimizing oxidative stress and optimizing human growth hormone secretion. [full story]
Aug 23, 2010   All Hail Homeopathy | Dr Carolyn Dean MD ND

Homeopathy is a form of medicine based on using highly diluted material which sparks the body’s natural system of healing. A mineral or a plant substance is diluted and then shaken vigorously in a process called succussion. The dilutions are so infinitesimal that there may not even be a molecule of the substance remaining in the medicine. The succussion is said to impart the vibratory rate of the substance into the water to "activate” [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   "Is this the Biggest Medical Breakthrough Since the Discovery of Antibiotics?"

Harvard Researchers are saying this miracle ingredient which helps keep your blood pressure in the normal range, helps your heart health, and better controls the aging process could be the biggest medical breakthrough in 30 years.* [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Raids are Increasing on Farms and Private Food-Supply Clubs

Government raids of producers, distributors, and even consumers of nutritionally dense foods appear to be happening more frequently. Sometimes they are meant to counter raw dairy production, other times to challenge private food organizations over whether they should be licensed as food retailers. Grist offers the following advice for preparing for and dealing with a raid: [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   The farther north you live, the more vitamin D deficient you likely are

A new study has once again shown that people living farther from the equator are significantly more likely to suffer from vitamin D deficiency. "Results show clear differences in vitamin D status between the north and south and marked ethnic differences," said researchers from Aberdeen University in Scotland. The body produces vitamin D upon exposure to the UV-B radiation found in sunlight, with a light-skinned person able to synthesize all they need in as little as 15 minutes during the summer at a moderate latitude. Because the sun gets weaker the farther a person [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   One third of cancer deaths in people and dogs are preventable through diet changes

Here's good news for both you and your best friend: one out of three cancer deaths in humans as well as dogs can be prevented by simple, natural diet changes. That's the conclusion of research just presented by Demian Dressler, DVM, at the 2010 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago, Illinois. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Even a low-dose vitamin D pill cuts breast cancer risk by 24 percent

A recent research study on vitamin D has shown that even low-dose vitamin D supplementation plays a big role in preventing breast cancer. According to the study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women who take at least 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day lower their risk of developing breast cancer by 24 percent. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Achieving muscle fatigue, not lifting heavy weights, key to building healthy muscle

A new study out of McMaster University says that lifting heavy weights is not the best way to gain healthy muscle mass. Lifting lighter weights until your muscles are tired is better, they say. "Rather than grunting and straining to lift heavy weights, you can grab something much lighter but you have to lift it until you can't lift it anymore," explained Stuart Phillips, associate professor of kinesiology at McMaster. "We're convinced that growing muscle means stimulating your muscle to make new muscle proteins, a process in the body that over time accumulates into bigger muscles." [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Obesity Rises while Dieting Declines

In spite of all the hoopla about billions being spent on losing weight, the fact is, most overweight Americans are not trying to lose weight. The number of people dieting is lower now than it has been in 20 years. At the same time, the rate of obesity continues to rise. This may be a hard one to swallow considering the statistics on all the money spent for weight loss products, programs and diets. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   The War Over Raw Milk Heats Up

The FDA has long banned interstate sales of raw milk. Many states restrict or prohibit the sale of raw milk entirely. Raw milk drinkers and sellers began fighting back in early 2010, filing suit against the FDA and claiming that banning interstate sales is unconstitutional. The case is now pending while the crackdowns continue. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Organic sulfur crystals are a miracle food that provides amazing health benefits

In order to achieve and maintain truly vibrant health, the cells in your body need plenty of oxygen. But most of the foods people eat lack the basic nutritional elements that not only provide this oxygen, but that facilitate its movement throughout the body and amongst the cells. This is where sulfur comes in. Sulfur is a nutrient compound found in all living organisms that is absolutely vital for proper health, but most of us fail to get enough of it, even when trying to eat healthy. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Painful Debilitating Disease More Devastating than Previously Recognized

Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1 percent of our population and at least two million Americans have definite or classical rheumatoid arthritis. This number has increased in recent years, as in 2010 about 2.5 percent of white women developed RA. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Scientists discover that radiation causes breast cancer (gee, really?)

Girls who undergo chest radiation as a cancer treatment are significantly more likely to develop breast cancer as little as eight years later, according to a study conducted by researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Obesity linked to poor sperm quality

Young men now have a new incentive to stay lean and fit. According to a new report in the journal Fertility and Sterility, overweight young men have poorer sperm quality than their peers of a more healthy weight do. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Science Finally Discovers the Anti-Bacterial Abilities of Honey

New research published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biologies (FASEB) Journal of experimental biology explains how honey kills bacteria. While alternative medical and health practitioners have long touted the powers of honey, science has now finally described one of the golden elixir's amazing abilities. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Important Vitamin Deficiency Linked to Arterial Stiffness

According to a new study, vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, in black teens. Vitamin D supplementation of 2,000 international units (IU) per day resulted in a decrease in central arterial stiffness. In the study, 44 black teenagers were randomly assigned to receive either 400 IU of vitamin D per day (the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics) or 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Scientists discover how polyphenols in green tea may protect health of diabetics

Having a cup of tea involves a lot more than meets the eye -- and the taste buds. It turns out that many varieties of teas contain phytochemicals loaded with a host of health benefits. For example, as NaturalNews has previously reported, green tea in particular may help prevent and treat osteoporosis ( www.naturalnews.com/027194_g...) and research has shown it could fight lung cancer, too ( www.naturalnews.com/028877_l...). Now scientists have documented how a catechin (a polyphenol plant compound) in green tea known as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may protect people with high-glucose [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   Natural alternatives to chemotherapy revealed on the next NaturalNews Talk Hour

The NaturalNews Talk Hour presents Cancer - A Natural Alternative to Chemotherapy - Part 4 of our series, "American Heroes - Cancer Experts Speak Out" - with our special guest Dr. Albert Sanchez. We'll reveal the effectiveness of Poly-MVA - one of the most innovative (non-toxic) cancer treatment options available today. [full story]
Aug 19, 2010   The Grapefruit is a Wonder Fruit

Grapefruits are a popular citrus fruit enjoyed by millions of people and are often eaten regularly as a breakfast staple as well as a popular snack. What many may not be aware of is that grapefruits are also one of the most highly regarded fruits when it comes to healthy nutrients and health benefits. Grapefruits contains powerful antioxidants and valuable nutrients, such as Vitamins C, A, K, D, and B complex. Other important nutrients contained in grapefruits are potassium, folic acid, calcium, phytonutrients and phosphorus. [full story]
Aug 18, 2010   The Body of Lies About Cancer Treatments in America

Treating cancer is BIG business in America—$200 billion a year. But did you know that up to 98 percent of conventional cancer treatments FAIL miserably—and can actually make you sicker? Even worse, the powers that be are suppressing natural cancer cures that are helping tens of thousands of people get well and live cancer free—with little or no dependence on drugs, surgery and chemotherapy... and for pennies on the dollar. [full story]
Aug 18, 2010   Vitamin C puts the brakes on cancer cell growth

A half century ago, Linus Pauling began his pioneering research into how vitamin C impacts health ( www.naturalnews.com/025802.html). Now, almost 25 years after Pauling's death, a new study backs up his contention that vitamin C has remarkable healing and protective benefits. In fact, now scientists have discovered how vitamin C may put the brakes on the growth of cancer cells. [full story]
Aug 18, 2010   Some experts say barefoot is best for small children

Many parents love to buy cute shoes for their small children, but some experts are now warning that doing so may disrupt a child's cerebral development The best option, they say, is to let children simply walk barefoot. [full story]
Aug 18, 2010   UK breast cancer rates four times higher than in eastern Africa

A new World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) report explains that British breast cancer rates are four times higher than they are in eastern African countries like Kenya and Tanzania. Researchers say the enormous disparity is due primarily to lifestyle and diet differences between the two regions. [full story]
Aug 18, 2010   Experts say reading food labels leads to healthier eating

Two new reports in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association have revealed that people who read ingredient and nutrient labels on food packaging generally eat healthier than those who rarely or never read these labels. While seemingly obvious, the studies' findings illustrate how powerful nutrition awareness is in making healthy food choices. [full story]
Aug 18, 2010   Honey Works Better than Drugs for Herpes!

Mainstream physicians usually prescribe Acyclovir ointment or other topical medications to treat herpes outbreaks. But new research shows that nature has a better solution.This remedy works faster than any of the mainstream treatments, and with fewer side effects. Honey has long been regarded as one of the best natural wound healers and infection fighters. When a researcher treated patients with Acyclovir for one herpes outbreak and honey for another, overall healing time with honey was 43 percent better than with Acyclovir for sores on the lips and 59 percent better for genital [full story]
Aug 9, 2010   Add a Little Olive Oil and Help Fight Breast Cancer Naturally

Spanish scientists from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona have recently found that adding a little olive oil to your meal can help ward off breast cancer. The olive oil wards against breast cancer by attacking breast tumors in a number of different ways. The olive oil actually inhibits the growth of the tumor, and eventually causes the destruction of the tumor itself. The scientists were aware of previous links between olive oil and anti-cancer properties, but they wanted to discover the scientific reasoning behind the matter. They found that one reason is that olive oil switches [full story]
Aug 9, 2010   How to Reverse Cancer Naturally on the next NaturalNews Talk Hour

The NaturalNews Talk Hour continues its series, "American Heroes - Cancer Experts Speak Out" - a 5-week series of shows that reveals the untold truth about cancer, the cancer industry, and highly-successful (natural) cancer treatment options. Our next show, "Reversing Cancer – A Natural Approach" with our special guest, Nicholas Gonzalez, MD will remove your fears about cancer and inspire you to take control of your own health. Learn how to successfully reverse cancer with all-natural treatments. [full story]
Aug 9, 2010   GOVERNMENT TO BLAME FOR OBESITY EPIDEMIC

A new independent report, F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2010, makes it plain that America is in the midst of a rapidly expanding obesity epidemic. Obesity rates rose in 28 states in the past year. 38 states now have obesity rates above 25% and 8 states have rates above 30%. If health care costs are to be spread amongst all Americans then this is everyone’s problem. This obesity epidemic has been brewing for years. Over the past few decades it has been fueled by a dysfunctional government food pyramid which allowed the sale of garbage-quality nutrition to millions of school [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Jimmy Keller is Another Victim in the War on Cancer Cures

The war on cancer that is being won is actually the war on cancer cures. That war's direct casualties are the courageous, independent individuals, whether MDs, holistic practitioners, or laypeople who have discovered a safe, efficacious cure for cancer that has better results than orthodox medicine's chemotherapy, radiation, and surge [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Cancer cells love high fructose corn syrup

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) recently conducted a study revealing that cancer cells have a particular liking for refined fructose. In tests, pancreatic cancer cells quickly fed on refined fructose and used it to divide and proliferate rapidly within the body. "These findings show that cancer cells can readily metabolize fructose to increase proliferation," explained Dr. Anthony Heaney of UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center, one of the authors of the study. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Up to 95 percent of infants are vitamin D deficient but only 1 percent get vitamin D supplements

Two studies published in the journal Pediatrics highlight that although vitamin D deficiency is widespread among infants in the United States, most pediatricians remain unaware of the problem. The first study, conducted by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that only 5 to 13 percent of breast-fed infants were receiving at least 400 IU of vitamin D per day, the amount currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Human breast milk is actually relatively low in vitamin D, probably because during our evolutionary history [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   “FORGOTTEN for Over 80 Years - Could this be the New Vitamin D?”

Considered unimportant and forgotten for decades, scientists worldwide are now recognizing its extraordinary benefits to your bones and heart health.* This is one vital nutrient you do NOT want to be deficient in… [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Your state of mind affects your ability to heal

A new study published in the journal Diabetologia has found that one's mental state of mind affects his or her ability to heal from an illness. People with diabetes who develop foot ulcers, for example, can stall proper healing of their condition because they become upset and depressed. The study evaluated diabetes patients on all levels of the depression spectrum and found that those with the worst depression were the least likely to heal quickly from their foot ulcers. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Drew Carey loses 80 pounds and cures his own diabetes

In a recent People article, celebrity actor and host of The Price is Right Drew Carey shares about how he has shed 80 pounds -- and counting -- and cured his own diabetes by following a strict diet of no carbohydrates and getting plenty of exercise. The 52-year-old former host of The Drew Carey Show explained to reporters that he got tired of being fat and seeing himself on camera. So he embarked on a plan to cut the junk from his diet and begin a daily exercise routine. After losing nearly 80 pounds in about six months, Carey also cured himself of his type-2 diabetes. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Learn about the Health Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid, also sometimes known as "ALA" or "thioctic acid", has a great many useful functions in the human body. It is perhaps best known for being a powerful antioxidant, but there are other properties this compound has that may prove useful for improved and preventive health. One of the unique properties of Alpha Lipoic Acid is its ability to "recycle" other antioxidants, extending their life in the human body. This means that you gain more benefit from the existing antioxidants you take in. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Eat Walnuts Daily and Improve Cholesterol Profile in Persons with Type II Diabetes

As if walnuts weren't already a powerhouse of health benefits, we learn of another significant benefit from a recent study conducted by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. Published in the February issue of Diabetes Care, the study concluded that eating 2 ounces of walnuts, about 16 to 22 halves, every day as part of a normal diet may improve cardiovascular health in people with Type 2 diabetes. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Ayurvedic Herb may Help Treat Type I Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus or "insulin-dependent diabetes" is a chronic illness that we're told is irreversible. Most natural approaches to diabetes treatment and reversal focus on Type 2 because it is easier to manage or even reverse. But does that mean that there are no answers for Type 1 diabetics or simply that the answers are more obscure? According to some sources an Ayurvedic herb from the rain forests of India, known as Gymnema Sylvestre may be the answer for some Type 1 diabetics (1). In Type 1 diabetes a very specialized group of cells in the pancreas, known as Beta-cells, located [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Use Parsley as a Natural Vitamin and Mineral Supplement

Many people are familiar with parsley as the green sprig that decorates many restaurant meals. But the truth is: that little green sprig packs some powerful health benefits. In fact, parsley is packed with so many nutrients that eating it is almost like taking a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement - one that's all natural and available at a fraction of the cost. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Tocotrienols (rice bran solubles) deliver a powerhouse of plant-based nutrition

Among all the superfoods available today, some are quite well known such as acai and spirulina, but others are lesser known even though they offer remarkable nutritional density. One of these "little known" superfoods is rice bran solubles -- it's a super delicious and highly nutritious superfood that delivers a powerhouse of health supporting nutrients. But to understand why it's so nutritious, you have to first check out the structure of a grain of rice. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Use Rosemary as a Nerve Tonic and Stress Buster

We've all had times when stress and nerves have gotten the best of us. In fact, with today's job demands and fast-paced lifestyles, chronic stress that just won't go away is quite common. Unfortunately, this can take quite a toll on our physical and emotional health, so if you're there or anywhere close, the herb rosemary might be just what you need. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Vitamin D prevents heart disease, too

An increase in blood levels of vitamin D can significantly reduce a person's risk of heart disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City and presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Vitamin D is essential for activating immune system function

Researchers have discovered that vitamin D plays a crucial role in activating the immune system's ability to recognize and fight pathogens. While scientists have long known that vitamin D plays a critical role in bone health, recent research has begun to suggest that it also serves to regulate the immune system, helping prevent infection, cancer and autoimmune disorders. Until now, the mechanism by which the vitamin acts on the immune system has been unknown. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Forget the drugs, treat depression naturally

Many people try to treat their depression by taking drugs and burrowing away by themselves, says Dr. Steve Ilardi, a clinical psychologist. But he believes this is the wrong approach. Ilardi suggests that people ditch the drugs and change their lifestyles, instead. According to the U.K. Guardian, roughly 20 percent of the British population suffers from depression. In the U.S., that number is around ten percent. But rather than remain in isolation until it "goes away", which is what most people with depression naturally try to do, Illardi recommends that people get more human contact [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Methylcobalamin Protects the Brain from Glutamate Damage

Glutamates are substances that are present in food additives such as MSG and artificial sweeteners as well as occurring 'naturally' during the processing of foods or the browning of meats. Glutamates have led to toxic damage of the brain and nervous system and have been implicated in problems as diverse as Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism. The damage from glutamates can be severe and long lasting, but have been largely ignored in western medicine. However, several studies have shown that a form of Vitamin B12 called Methylcobalamin may be able to protect the brain [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Olive Oil is a Breast Cancer Fighter and More

The therapeutic effects of olive oil are both wondrous and unquestioned. Used since the most ancient of times olives and olive oil are an important aspect of the Mediterranean diet or any diet for that matter. Hippocrates declared that our food should be our medicine and one of the best places to start is with olive oil. [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Flood Your Body with Oxygen

The most overlooked solution to all manner of illness and disease is perhaps the simplest. All pathogens, viruses, and parasites are anaerobic. They thrive in the absence of oxygen, but cannot survive with an abundance of oxygen. Even cancer cells cannot exist in oxygen. They depend on fermenting glucose to survive and multiply. The most common and effective therapy for oxygenating is ozone therapy, which was practiced in the USA from the late 19th Century through the 1940s. But since the 1940s the FDA has come down hard on ozone therapy in the USA, while much of Europe, Russia, Cuba, [full story]
Aug 5, 2010   Socially active environment can cause cancer tumors to shrink and even disappear

If you or someone you know ever receives a cancer diagnosis, especially one that is labeled "incurable" or fatal, take heart in the fact spontaneous regression (remission) has been reported in the medical literature numerous times for virtually all cancers. Spontaneous regression has been documented most often in neuroblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, lymphoma and malignant melanoma. And, as NaturalNews has previous reported, scientists have also discovered recently that some invasive breast cancers appear to simply go away on their own ( www.naturalnews.com/024901.html). Now comes research [full story]
Jul 27, 2010   Big Natural Chinese Herbs will Overcome Death Squad Drugs (Opinion)

Although the western pharma/medical system certainly will fight this statement with all their might, Chinese Herbal Medicine and other natural medicine is, by far, the best thing in the world to overcome common health concerns. There is just no other logical conclusion anyone with half a brain could come to, especially when you look at the nightmare of early deaths caused by the alternative. (And yes, pharmaceuticals are the alternative medicine now. It is time we all realize this and address it as such so that natural medicine can truly re-emerge.) [full story]
Jul 27, 2010   Naturally Treat Digestive Problems with Tissue Cell Salts

(NaturalNews) Mineral salts found in the earth's rocks and soil are necessary in order for the human body to function as it should. Minerals that are vital for good overall health are generally leached from the soil due to modern agricultural practices in which chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers are commonly used. For those with digestive problems, tissue cell salts can provide a simple, non-toxic way to relieve symptoms. Visit a naturopathic practitioner or a qualified homeopath if symptoms are severe or do not ameliorate with time. [full story]
Jul 27, 2010   Natural compound in bananas prevents HIV transmission

(NaturalNews) A kind of protein naturally occurring in bananas may hamper the spread of HIV, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan and published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Sunlight exposure is good, not bad, say some scientists

Exposure to sunlight, we are often told, is dangerous and can lead to melanoma, also known as skin cancer. But a group of U.K. researchers recently published a report in the British Journal of Dermatology decrying the scare campaigns put out by government and cancer societies that warn against the supposed dangers of sun exposure. Contrary to popular belief, sun exposure can actually decrease the likelihood of developing malignant melanomas. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   The Hidden and Pervasive Cause of High Blood Pressure

People who eat a diet high in fructose are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension. The results of a study suggest that cutting back on foods and beverages containing a lot of fructose might decrease your risk of developing hypertension. Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart and kidney diseases. An increase in the general consumption of fructose, which is used to sweeten a wide variety of processed foods, has occurred at the same time as a rise in the prevalence of hypertension. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Cranberry juice fights infections at molecular level

New research published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research has identified how cranberry juice works at the molecular level to fight virulent E. coli infections in the urinary tract. The team of researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts that conducted the study found that cranberry juice literally stops E. coli cells from attaching themselves to urinary tract cells, preventing infection. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Bone 'turnover' link to diabetes

The skeleton is under constant renewal as new bone is grown and old bone broken down The skeleton has a key role in regulating blood sugar and may be the underlying cause of diabetes in some people, say US researchers. A study in mice found that the breakdown of old bone to make way for new bone growth also helps to keep a healthy level of glucose in the blood. A hormone called osteocalcin seems to be the link, it showed. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Plant extract heals ulcerative colitis, may prevent colon cancer

Ulcerative colitis is a serious disease that affects about a million people in the U.S., causing inflammation and sores in the lining of the rectum and colon that bleed, produce pus and cause frequent diarrhea. Although drugs, especially steroids, can sometimes soothe symptoms, Big Pharma has been unable to come up with a cure. Fortunately, however, scientists are finding natural substances may be able to prevent and treat ulcerative colitis. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Do YOU Take Any of These 11 Dangerous Cholesterol Drugs?

Two years ago, a study known as the JUPITER trial suggested the cholesterol-lowering statin drug might prevent heart-related death in many more people than just those with high cholesterol. Now, however, researchers say that the JUPITER results are flawed -- and that they do not support the benefits initially reported. Not only is there no "striking decrease in coronary heart disease complications", but a new report has also called into question drug companies' involvement in such trials. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Sunshine helps your body fight disease

Getting more sun may directly boost your body's ability to fight disease, according to a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and published in the journal Nature Immunology. [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Selenium Defies FDA Mandate by Preventing and Curing Heart Failure

The FDA states that only drugs can prevent or cure disease, but fortunately the local medical authorities in areas with low soil selenium levels are taking a more effective path to the prevention and treatment of a serious heart condition. Keshan Disease, a type of heart failure that leads to an enlarged heart, a weakened heart muscle and eventual death, is named after a low selenium area in China where the disease was first discovered. Keshan Disease has been found in many areas of the world that have low soil selenium levels and it is not only prevented, but also cured with the addition [full story]
Jul 26, 2010   Meat: Choose Organic

Not so long ago you could only buy organic products at health food stores, but more and more they are popping up in large retail grocery stores. Organic meats like chicken, turkey and beef are now sitting next to their non organic counterparts. But what are organic meats and are they any healthier? [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Chiropractic Lowers Blood Pressure

Chiropractic adjustments work to harmonize the body's natural systems by realigning the spinal bones and removing pressure and congestion within the nervous system. This process decreases the physiological stress response and restores optimal... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Nasal Swabs to Diagnose Flu are Unscientific and Meaningless

During outbreaks of influenza, including the past H1N1 epidemic, it is the Standard of Care for doctors to perform a nasal swab to diagnose the flu. A swab, similar to an everyday cotton swab, is inserted into the nasal cavity for... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Barefoot Sun Walking Heals the Body and Prevents Disease

"Barefoot sun walking" isn`t a term you`ll find on Wikipedia. But it is a way to simultaneously tap into two of nature`s most powerful healing forces. The term relates to the intersection of the sun and the earth and how they can combine... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Quercetin Offers Numerous Health Benefits

Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid commonly taken as a nutritional supplement. Quercetin has been linked to supporting the immune system, clearing excess congestion, supporting bone health, and may aid in fighting mild allergy problems... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Vitamin E Protects the Lungs from Deadly Diseases

In the year 2000 it was estimated that approximately 16 million people suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a progressive disease that hinders breathing. In the same year, COPD was responsible for the death of 2.74... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Official recommended intake for vitamin D is too low

Official government recommendations on vitamin D intake are far too low for optimal health, the director of the Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center has warned. "The current dietary guideline, approximately 400 IU/day, was... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Cancer Drug Kills Four Times More than No Treatment at All

Drugmaker Pfizer is pulling Mylotarg, a decade-old leukemia medicine, off the U.S. market after a study found a higher death rate and no benefit for patients. [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   New Study: B6, Methionine and Folate Slash Lung Cancer by Two-Thirds

A new study just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found convincing evidence that is good news for lung cancer prevention. It has found that the combination of Vitamin B6, methionine and folate... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Natural compound in broccoli and Brussels sprouts halts breast cancer cell growth

Previous research has suggested cruciferous vegetables (which include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale and cabbage) have potent cancer-fighting properties. For example, there's evidence broccoli sprouts can stop the colonization [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Soda consumption linked to pancreatic cancer

Drinking more than one sweetened soft drink per week may significantly increase your risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota and published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Omega 3s reduce risk of colon cancer

A study released by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has found that high omega-3 consumption helps to prevent colon cancer. Dr. Sangmi Kim and her team discovered what many other studies have already found, mainly... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Know the Importance of Taking Enough Magnesium with Your Vitamin D

As more people begin to realize the amazing health benefits that Vitamin D has to offer, more people are naturally beginning to get more vitamin D, either through supplements or sunshine. The downside of this increased intake, however, is... [full story]
Jul 19, 2010   Vitamin D promotes memory and cognitive function in seniors

A lack of vitamin D has already been linked in several studies to depression. Now it appears a deficiency of this crucial nutrient could also play a role in robbing the brain of the ability to process information correctly and clearly. Defined... [full story]
Jul 9, 2010   How to Live "Off The Grid" and Enjoy a Life of Food and Energy Independence

Modern American life has become a chapter out of the Book of Daniel, with the ruling elite feasting on what is left of the American empire, blaspheming the traditional faith of our fathers and oblivious to the writing on the wall that spells out the end of a century of American prosperity and security. [full story]
Jul 9, 2010   Nobel Scientist Discovers Scientific Basis of Homeopathy

In the week that doctors have described homeopathy as ‘nonsense on stilts’, a Nobel prize-winning scientist has made a discovery about the nature of water that suggests the therapy does have a scientific basis. [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Use Garlic Instead of Antibiotics

Too often when people are sick, they just don't know what to do. More and more people are starting to distrust doctors and their drugs, but in a time of illness or infection they're unsure where to turn. Unfortunately, this uncertainty leads... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Fruit Pectin Chelates Heavy Metals and Facilitates Drug Detox

Fruit pectin is effective for removing contaminants from the body such as heavy metals and unwanted drug residue. When these substances deposit in the body's cells, they contribute to a variety of serious diseases. Detoxifying the body from... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Sunlight alone does not cause skin cancer: The truth you've never been told

We've all been told that sunlight causes skin cancer. This message has been drilled into our heads for so long that most people actually believe it. But what if this "truth" was actually a medical myth? What if dermatologists and health... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Bitter melon extracts block breast cancer

Extract of bitter melon appears to block growth and induce death of cancerous cells, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado and Saint Louis University, and published in the journal Cancer Research... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Live Naturally with Herbs: Healing Properties of Arnica

The amazing Arnica is an herb that has earned its reputation for dramatic healing properties. Arnica montana, also known as Bruisewort, Leopard's Bane and Wolf's Bane, belongs to the Compositae, or daisy family. The genus Arnica comprises... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Vitamin D deficiency likely cause of increased rheumatoid arthritis cases among caucasian women

A recent study from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, has found that rheumatoid arthritis is on the increase among Caucasian women. And the culprit is likely an environmental one, like vitamin D deficiency, rather... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Safely Remove Skin Moles

Moles are one of the most common conditions in the world; everyone has at least one mole while some have up to forty. In the 1950s, a dark regular mole on the cheek was considered to be very attractive and girls would pencil in their own... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Vitamin B6 and methionine slash lung cancer risk by 50 percent

Lung cancer, which usually develops in the cells lining air passages, will be diagnosed in about 222,520 Americans this year, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). In addition, the NCI says nearly half that many people -- about. [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   A healthy diet cuts Alzheimer's risk by 40 percent

A recent study conducted by researchers at Columbia University in New York has found that people who eat a diet rich in olive oil, fish, nuts, poultry, and fruits and vegetables, lower their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 40 percent... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   Low vitamin D levels linked to poor blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), almost 11 percent of Americans age 20 or older have diabetes. And the most common form of this disease, type 2 diabetes, has reached epidemic proportions. Now scientists have found a... [full story]
Jul 7, 2010   95 percent of

A new study shows that the increasingly popular practice of "preventive mastectomy" in non-cancerous breasts provides no benefit to the vast majority of women. "It's important for women to understand that, except for one subset of breast... [full story]
Jun 28, 2010   Scientists discover how red wine and green tea polyphenols stop prostate cancer

A major new discovery just reported in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) journal could be a major advance in the treatment of prostate cancer. Not only have the phytonutrients in red wine and green... [full story]
Jun 28, 2010   Two Fruits may Change the Face of Breast Cancer

Two common fruits, found in almost every grocery store across the country, have been tested against the most furious of breast cancer cells in a recent study. According to an AgriLife Research study published on the Science Daily website... [full story]
Jun 28, 2010   Super Spice Secrets: Can This Miracle Spice Stop Cancer, Alzheimer's and Arthritis?

Research into this Indian spice heralds it as one of nature’s most potent healing remedies. [full story]
Jun 28, 2010   Cutting salt in manufactured foods could save the U.S. $32 billion a year in health care costs

(NaturalNews) Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System in California recently released the results of a study they conducted on the best ways to get Americans to consume less salt. [full story]