The Natural Path

coffee prevents liver disease and helps you live longer

We hear a lot about the downside of coffee. But, it turns out there’s a big upside too.

spearmint essential oil is effective pain killer

You know all about peppermint oil and its value for irritable bowel syndrome. But do you know about its less well known relative?

majority of Americans don't eat enough fruit and vegetables

Oh, oh, America! The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says you’re not eating enough of the good stuff.

walking and exercise prevents glaucoma

You know what exercise does to your heart and your muscles. But, what does it do to your eyes?

Health Canada and CBC say green tea extract causes liver damage

Health Canada is making warnings about the risk of liver injury with green tea extract more explicit. But, here's what you need to know.

blueberries improve cognition and memory in kids

Yesterday, we wrote about research that shows that eating blueberries helps memory and learning in seniors. Can these powerful antioxidant rich berries do the same for kids?

blueberries improve memory and learning in seniors

You know what blueberries do for your pancakes, but do you know what they do for your brain? It is well known by now that blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, but this will surprise you!

strength promoting exercise increases longevity and prevents cancer deaths

Exercise is good for your health. Everyone knows that. But what kind of exercise best translates those health benefits into a longer life?

switch to vegetarian diet for environment, greenhouse gasses and sustainability

When you think of saving the planet, you think of car emissions and recycling. But you might not have thought of this.

ginger fights diabetes

It turns out that this really well-known herb has a not very well-known use.

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