Introduction: Just as there has been an explosion of positive science on the importance of vitamin D3, another nutrient, vitamin K2, is showing tremendous promise in the treatment and prevention of a wide range of health conditions. A new study, set to be published in the August issue of the European Journal of Pharmacology, indicates that this underutilized form of vitamin K might hold the key to one of the most debilitating inflammatory conditions known to humans – rheumato

Next time you visit your favorite health food store, The Natural Way, pick up a packaged food that says "high-fiber." Flip it over, read the ingredients, and you’ll probably see inulin listed. Among its benefits, this soluble fiber—typically derived from chicory root—does double duty as a prebiotic and a sweetener, making it a go-to ingredient among manufacturers to enhance taste, increase fiber content, and make healthy foods appear healthier. Inulin 101: What is it and why

Would you ever eat “pond scum?” Despite this unpleasant nickname, the blue-green algae called spirulina is a nutrient-dense cyanobacterium that can often be found in still water lakes and ponds and has been eaten by people all over the world for hundreds of years. When the conquistador Hernan Cortes encountered the Aztecs of modern day Mexico, he found that they grew spirulina in large lakes and harvested the algae for culinary cakes that were sold to the local population. Th

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Researchers find massive amounts of Vitamin D could be the answer to the summertime nemesis of every pale person: The blistering, crimson sunburn. People who took huge doses of the vitamin an hour after a sunburn saw long-term benefits — significant reductions in redness, swelling and inflammation. That's according to researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The school's study was the first-ever trial to exhibit the anti-inflammatory perks of Vit

Magnesium is one of those supplements that are very well known for its benefits throughout the natural health community. Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body. One of its most important functions is that it plays a key role is producing energy; this makes it vitality important for all cellular functions and processes. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm regular, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones

How many herbs can you say have ties to the original alcoholic version of Coca-Cola and the original version of the margarita? The damiana herb certainly has a colorful history that can be dated back to the Mayan Indians, most notably with improving sexual function in both males and females. No wonder Coke called itself the "real thing" -- well, that and the coca leaves used in the original formula. The herb is actually a small shrub that can be found in hot and humid regions

Frankincense is a powerful medicinal oil that can not only boost the immune system but also kill cancer cells, a number of studies have shown. One of the most significant recent studies was conducted by researchers from the University of Leicester, England, in 2013. The researchers found that the naturally occurring frankincense compound acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) targeted and destroyed ovarian cancer cells. The findings were particularly significant because

What Foods to Eat and Avoid for Joint Health If you suffer from joint discomfort in your knees, wrists or other parts of your body, you are by no means alone. Many people have dealt with discomfort in their joints and it is so prevalent in part because it can be caused by such a wide range of factors. From repetitive use of a joint to hereditary dysfunctions, that are a lot of ways people find themselves in discomfort. The good news about joint discomfort is that many people

A prominent example of fascinating therapeutic oil that I encountered through my travels (and wrote about in my book) is black cumin seed oil. This oil is extracted from the seeds of Nigella sativa (habet el-Baraka in Arabic). The black seeds are contained in seed pods and have an odor similar to caraway. Believed to originate in Egypt, the plant is now cultivated in North Africa, Asia, and Europe. The ancient Egyptians used the black cumin as a digestive aid and as medicine