(Natural News) Royal jelly is a gelatinous substance synthesized by nurse honey bees. This secretion serves as food for young bees as well as for queen bees. Royal jelly consists of 60 to 70 percent water, about 11 to 23 percent carbohydrates, nine to 18 percent protein, four to eight percent lipids, and up to three […]

(Natural News) There are countless beauty products on the market and it seems like there’s a balm, lotion or spray for all kinds of skin problems. But health experts warn that many of these products have adverse effects. To avoid cosmetics made with harmful chemicals, try some recipes for DIY natural hair and skin care products. […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers explored the wound-repairing activity of royal jelly proteins using an in vitro scratch wound model. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In recent years, chronic wounds or skin injuries have become a considerable challenge due to the increasing morbidity of diseases like diabetes […]

(Natural News) People tend to spend more time outside during the hot summer months, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The skin needs sunlight to produce vitamin D, an essential micronutrient that helps maintain optimal immunity and bone health. But there is such a thing as too much sun. Repeated exposure to radiation from the […]

(Natural News) The red clover plant is a wild herb with a variety of medicinal uses. Naturally rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, it is often used to make a cleansing herbal tea or mixed with lemonade to help flush out toxins from the body. But aside from its ability to detoxify the body, red clover is also known for […]

(Natural News) Applying sunscreen is an important part of any skin care routine, especially if you’re out and about on a sunny day. Sunscreen helps protect the skin from damage from ultraviolet rays, sunburns and even reduces the risk of skin cancer. However, what people don’t realize is that most sunscreen products contain toxic ingredients […]

(Natural News) Iron is an essential mineral that plays a key role in producing hemoglobin — a complex protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Aside from that, this mineral also has a wide variety of other beneficial effects on overall health, including eliminating fatigue, improving muscle strength, preventing […]

(Natural News) Sun protection is important to keep the skin healthy, that’s why sunscreen is a common component of any everyday kit. But a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that chemicals in sunscreen can be absorbed into people’s bloodstreams. The absorption happens so quickly that the FDA wants to […]

(Natural News) Coenzyme Q10, better known as CoQ10, is an antioxidant that the body produces naturally. Mainly found in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas, CoQ10 is used by cells for growth and maintenance. As a person ages, however, CoQ10 levels naturally decrease. This can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes […]

(Natural News) Coconut oil originally had a bad rap among health experts and health buffs alike, being branded with terms like “deadly” or “unhealthy.” This is mostly due to its significant saturated fat content, which experts claim to increase cholesterol levels and increase your risk of a heart attack. However, coconut oil eventually dragged itself […]