Experience wild foods and herbal medicines of Ecuador yourself in an upcoming eco-tour adventure
(NaturalNews) Imagine walking through the rainforests of Ecuador, surrounded by medicinal plants and wild foods. Harmonies of birds and locusts blanket the forest from lush treetops. Your group pauses for a moment to take it all in... that's when you...
Western diet triggers genes that cause the body to store more fat
(NaturalNews) New research published in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has found that the "Western" diet, typically high in sugar and fat, may be responsible for activating genes that signal...
Fructose may promote metabolic syndrome
(NaturalNews) A research team from the University of Washington (UW) recently published a study in Physiology & Behavior revealing that moderate consumption of fructose- and high fructose corn syrup-sweetened beverages leads to significant alterations...
Use Tips to Break the Sugar Habit and Prevent Cravings (Opinion)
People who eat sugar on a daily basis typically crave even more sugar. It can correctly be called an addiction. Blood sugar levels spike after eating sugar and then plummet, resulting in a craving for more after a couple of hours. Some people...
Anti-Smoking Drugs Cause Mental Health Problems
(NaturalNews) The FDA has ordered companies Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline to place warning labels on their anti-smoking drugs Chantix and Zyban, respectively, warning that the drugs may increase a patient's risk of depression and suicidal...
Rebound on a Mini-Trampoline: Flow Lymph and Fight Disease
Rebounding is a great exercise for the entire body, especially the lymphatic system. Rebounding involves jumping on a mini-trampoline; this promotes circulation. The body contains 5-6 quarts of blood, which is circulated by the heart. But...
Studies find copper may help protect against MRSA and other hospital superbugs
(NaturalNews) The Journal of Hospital Infection is set to publish three papers in its January issue that discuss new research about the antimicrobial properties of copper. Studies are showing that copper is highly resistant to bacteria and that it may...
Body Cleansing Rids Negative Emotions
Ever notice that negative emotions sometimes linger past their time? It's often seen when a person is triggered, or dramatically and adversely affected, by an emotion of the past - perhaps even an emotion from childhood. Different people...
Beware: Adulteration of Essential Oils, Part III
Lack of regulation within the essential oil industry means consumers should arm themselves with the knowledge of adulteration and take steps to ensure they are buying genuine essential oils, with full therapeutic benefits. Using pure,...
Jane Goodall Institute partners with Pangea Organics with exclusive offer for NaturalNews readers
(NaturalNews) In perfect congruency with Dr. Jane Goodall's philosophies about environmental responsibility, the Jane Goodall Institute has partnered with Pangea Organics, a company that NaturalNews has for...
Today's health headlines from across the 'net
(Hand-picked by the Health Ranger for your education and amusement)- Save Greg Caton! Criminal FDA kidnaps Caton from Ecuador and forces him back to USA to face trumped-up charges
- Bayer admits GMO contamination out of control
- Poor children more likely to be put on antipsychotic drugs
- Colombia becoming destination for medical tourism
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs aren't as good as you think (not to mention the mercury vapor)
- Will it work? Pay Amazon villagers money to keep their rainforests intact
- Cap and trade results in "black market" of emissions
- Curcumin and black pepper combine to kill breast cancer tumor cells
- WHO reluctantly admits Tamiflu doesn't work on most, but it still recommends the drug anyway
- Want to save the planet? Eat less meat and dairy
- China says population control key to climate change prevention
- GAO accuses FDA of avoiding needed safety changes
