(Natural News) Essential oils are known for their use in aromatherapy and massage therapy. When inhaled or applied topically, these natural products exert beneficial effects on mental health. Essential oils can also be used as remedies for common health problems, such as headache, constipation, sinus infections and skin infections. In fact, various essential oils are well-known for their […]

(Natural News) Over-the-counter medicines (OTCs) are a double-edged sword: They are readily available and can relieve your symptoms quickly, but once you have become reliant on them, they can make you sicker with adverse side effects. Ibuprofen is one such OTC medicine: While it’s used at a rate of billions of doses every year to […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers at SNDT Women’s University in India discussed the potential of various essential oils as antifungal agents against known pathogens. The article was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Mortality due to fungal infections, especially among immunocompromised individuals, has risen in recent years. Scientists are worried about the possibility […]

(Natural News) Made from the bark of Cinnamomum trees, cinnamon is often used to add flavor to food. More than just a spice, however, cinnamon also has medicinal properties that can help with a variety of health problems. Cinnamon has powerful antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been traditionally used to treat ailments all the way back to […]

(Natural News) Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a pretty annoying condition to deal with. According to studies, an estimated 25 percent of the global population is affected by halitosis. Fortunately, home remedies exist that can take care of bad breath. Here are eight natural solutions to your oral health concern. (h/t to MedicalNewsToday.com) Green tea Green tea has […]

(Natural News) The flu season can be rough for many people. Not only does it put you out of commission for about two weeks, but it can also leave you vulnerable to other viruses and bacteria. If you find yourself catching a cold that seems to last longer than it should, you might have developed […]

(Natural News) Cooking with various herbs and spices produces tasty dishes that also offer many health benefits. Here are 12 healing ingredients that you need in your kitchen. Black pepper According to the Indian system of medicine called Ayurveda, black pepper’s pungency and heat can help metabolize food as you digest it in your body. Additionally, […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s is not a genetic curse, written into the fabric of your being. Memory loss is not the consequence of old age, either. Over time, inflammation in the body produces oxidative stress. This oxidative stress and accumulation of inflammatory conditions, left unabated, can cause the deterioration of brain cells. A study published in […]

(Natural News) Patients with a candida infection need to eat as many anti-fungal foods as possible. These healthy foods kill the yeast by starving them of sugar and breaking down candida’s cellular walls. One of the best anti-fungal foods is coconut oil. It contains caprylic acid and lauric acid which support the immune system. Apple […]

(Natural News) Honey and cinnamon are known superfoods that confer various health benefits. While pure, organic honey is best-known for its antimicrobial, immune-enhancing, and healing properties, cinnamon is highly valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, among others. But here’s something else these two can do: When consumed together, honey and cinnamon can help people lose weight. […]