(Natural News) Lippia triphylla, commonly known as lemon verbena or lemon beebrush, is a flowering plant native to South America. It was brought by the Spanish and the Portuguese to Europe in the 17th century, where it is cultivated for its lemon-scented oil to this day. The leaves of lemon verbena can retain their odor for years; hence, they […]

(Natural News) The practice of drinking green tea originated in Ancient China, where infusions made with the leaves of Camellia sinensis were consumed for medicinal purposes. Green tea is one of the seven ingredients the Ancient Chinese believed were essential for daily living; hence, they made a habit of drinking green tea to support their health. Like sipping […]

(Natural News) South Korean researchers examined the effects of fermented green tea extract on the differentiation of fat cells (adipogenesis) and the synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis). They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Green tea is known for its beneficial effects on metabolic health. It is known to […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the name given to a common disorder in which the livers of people who drink little to no alcohol accumulate excess fat. While largely harmless in its early stages, NAFLD can become a serious health problem if it worsens. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of NAFLD is […]

(Natural News) Improve your metabolic health by consuming poria (Poria cocos) mushroom, which is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Poria mushrooms contain a water-insoluble polysaccharide that can be used as a prebiotic for preventing and treating metabolic diseases, as well as for regulating blood sugar and lipid metabolism, according to a study published in […]

(Natural News) Obesity-associated insulin resistance is one of the major risk factors for many metabolic diseases, such as dyslipidemia and Type 2 diabetes. The good thing is this can be attenuated by supplementing with the fruit of goka (Acanthopanax senticosus and Eleutherococcus senticosus), or more commonly known as Siberian ginseng. Goka fruit is rich in […]

(Natural News) Having excess belly fat does not only look bad, it is also bad for your health. Abdominal obesity is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance. This may contribute to dyslipidemia or abnormal lipid levels. However, the link between insulin resistance and fat metabolism in abdominally obese individuals is not understood. Therefore, […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research looked at the association between postprandial insulin resistance and lipid metabolism in abdominally obese individuals. The study was conducted by researchers from Southeast University and Ningxia Medical University in China. Abdominal obesity is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance, which may contribute to abnormal […]

(Natural News) Persimmon trees, which are common in South Korea during spring, are more commonly known for their fruit. However, the leaves of this tree also have some uses. Persimmon tree leaves have been studied by South Korean researchers and found that these leaves can help improve blood circulation. In the study, which was published […]

(Natural News) Bitter melons may taste unpleasant to some people, but its health benefits cannot be denied. In particular, a study in China suggested that oil extracts from bitter melon seeds have the potential to support weight loss. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, also pointed out that consuming […]