(Natural News) Liver diseases — including cirrhosis — is a leading cause of death and disability today. One way to protect your liver naturally is to take chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), a flowering plant that belongs to the dandelion family, which has been found to possess hepatoprotective properties. In a study published in the Journal of […]

(Natural News) Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is not a serious condition in itself, but its complications can be deadly. The extract of Asian water plantains (Alisma orientale) could be a potential treatment for the condition, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, as it is able to not only reduce the amount of […]

(Natural News) Rice can help in controlling obesity, as long as you’re eating the right color. A study shows that germinated waxy black rice can reduce the impact of a high-fat diet by preventing the accumulation of fat in the liver. White rice, the most commonly consumed variety of the grain, has a somewhat unsavory […]

(Natural News) Many people can’t survive without the energy boost that their morning coffee provides. But if you’re not one of those people, there are many other reasons why you should start getting your daily dose of coffee. A review paper, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed that drinking coffee significantly reduces the risk […]

(Natural News) Are you overweight? Do you drink or smoke a lot? If you answered “yes” to some or all of these questions, you may be at risk of developing liver cancer. The best way to lower your risk of developing this type of cancer is by making some lifestyle changes. Here are five things […]

(Natural News) According to a study, which was published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, consuming more protein can help reduce the liver’s fat content. Making this change to your diet may even help lower the risk of diabetes in individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). What is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? NAFLD, […]

(Natural News) The adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may hold some truth, but not in the way you expect. Surely, eating the flesh of an apple gives you plenty of nutrients, not the least of which are vitamin C and potassium, but studies suggest that eating the peel could give you additional […]

(Natural News) Many prescription drugs on the market can cause adverse side effects, such as drug-induced liver damage, without the patients knowing it. This is why it is important to find natural compounds that can serve as alternatives for synthetic drugs or protect the body from these harmful adverse reactions. One study has shown that […]

(Natural News) The liver, the largest organ in the body, is responsible for more than 300 crucial metabolic functions. This is why taking care of your liver is very important. One of the best ways to keep it healthy is to take silymarin supplements, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The […]

(Natural News) Volatile compounds give lavender its pleasant scent and healing properties. They can also protect the kidneys and liver from being harmed by oxidative stress from toxic chemicals. This led Tunisian researchers to test the essential oil of Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) for its hepaprotective and nephroprotective activity against malathion. Malathion is a synthetic […]