(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the effect of the water extract of Viola mandshurica (Manchurian violets) on atherosclerosis using apolipoprotein E deficient (ApoE???) mice. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Atherosclerosis is thought to be a disease that primarily involves lipid accumulation in the arterial […]

(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea’s Mokpo National University found that a type of seaweed native to their region can potentially manage symptoms of obesity, as well as its complications. Their research, published in Nutrition Research, identified a type of edible seaweed known as okdeonggul (Caulerpa okamurae) to have anti-obesity properties, based on a high-fat diet murine model. Seaweeds have been a part […]

(Natural News) Cinnamyl alcohol, an organic compound found in Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata) flowers, can potentially be used in treating – and even preventing – obesity, according to a study in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In their report, researchers from South Korea looked at whether chestnut flower extract can effectively prevent the accumulation of fat […]

(Natural News) Obesity has become a global epidemic. It is not only a health problem on its own, but it is also linked to many serious conditions. Fortunately, there is an effective and natural solution to fighting obesity: Acupuncture. A review written by researchers from China confirmed that this traditional Chinese medicine – both alone and […]

(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea’s Dongguk University have found that Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) can be used to regulate weight gain. The finding, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, used a murine model of obesity to validate its use in traditional medicine as a weight control agent. For this study, researchers investigated the […]

(Natural News) Researchers can now explain how physical exercise reduces belly fat. According to them, exercise causes the release of interleukin-6, a signaling molecule that contributes to the elimination of visceral abdominal fat. In a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) demonstrated that obese adults could […]

(Natural News) The ketogenic (keto) diet was developed in the 1920s to treat pediatric epilepsy. But according to a study, the keto diet could also be used to promote weight loss in obese or overweight patients with cancer. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and published in The Journal […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from China investigated the potential of acupuncture alone or in combination with lifestyle interventions to treat obesity. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Obesity is an epidemic health problem that is linked to many medical conditions. Making healthy lifestyle changes is important in fighting obesity. In addition, acupuncture therapy […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Cameroon, India, and the U.K. evaluated the efficacy of the aqueous leaf and stem extract of Cissus quandrangularis (veld grape) in reducing body fat and other components of metabolic syndrome in overweight people. The results of their pilot study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous study had […]

(Natural News) It can be difficult to maintain a healthy weight if you have a sweet tooth. But if you’re looking for a natural remedy, you might want to try gymnema, an herb that can reduce sugar cravings and control your blood sugar. Gymnema, the “destroyer of sugar” Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a tropical herb […]