(Natural News) General obesity is an epidemic, but it is possible to have excess belly fat without being generally obese. Still, unwanted belly fat is bad news for overall health. Researchers even found that waist-to-hip ratio, and not body mass index (BMI), can increase your risk of dementia. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning, […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is not only one of the most popular spices in Indian cooking; it’s also widely used in natural skin care remedies. But do you know that it works better when combined with other herbs? A new study shows that taking herbal supplements that contain turmeric may improve skin barrier function and skin […]

(Natural News) Did you know that aside from oranges, another type of citrus fruit called calamansi (Citrus microcarpa) is also rich in vitamin C? Calamansi can help address the common cold and boost oral health. What is calamansi? Calamansi, also called calamondin, is a fruit native to Southeast Asia. It is similar to lemons and limes. Calamansi […]

(Natural News) You might not have ever heard of silymarin, but if you’ve got cancer or liver disease, this herbal remedy is something you should get acquainted with. Silymarin is a collective term for the group of plant compounds that form the active ingredient in milk thistle, a prickly plant that been used for hundreds […]

(Natural News) Drinking tea may not be as fashionable as coffee, but its health benefits simply can’t be beat. There is nothing more comforting than a good cup of tea, especially when you aren’t feeling your best. A wide array of teas have been used for medicinal and healing purposes for eons, and new research […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taiwan found that baicalein, a compound present in Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), can inhibit production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) and regulate pro- and anti-apoptotic signaling elements. The study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Chinese skullcap is used in traditional medicine to treat cardiovascular […]

(Natural News) A person’s abdomen holds a lot of organs. While some of these are relatively well-known, there are others that don’t get recognized but are still essential to overall health. Take the pancreas, for instance. The small, flat organ found at the back of the stomach may not be as popular as other parts […]

(Natural News) When you find out you have cancer, learning that the type you have is treatable can be a huge relief – until you actually go through the treatment and find out what a tough road it is. While you’re certain to be thankful for your life, it’s only natural to wish there was […]

(Natural News) Honey is one of the oldest and most effective natural remedies for respiratory problems. Not only does it alleviate the pain of an inflamed throat and minimize coughing, it can also help a person recover from a serious bout of the flu virus. Every year, one out of five Americans will catch the flu at least once. The yearly recurrence […]

(Natural News) The longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a good addition to the selection of fresh fruits that you should be eating every day. It can be consumed in the morning as part of a healthy breakfast or during the afternoon as a snack. A tropical fruit from South Asia, longan got its name of “dragon’s eye” from the way it resembles […]