(Natural News) Essential oils aren’t just used for aromatherapy. In fact, myrrh essential oil, which is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, has many science-backed health benefits. What is myrrh? Myrrh is the reddish-brown dried sap from Commiphora myrrha, a thorny tree that is also known as C. molmol. The essential oil is extracted using […]

(Natural News) Coconut oil – derived from mature coconut kernels – is considered a superfood, which makes it a great addition to your diet. Although it can be consumed throughout the day, it offers certain benefits when consumed before bed. Here are seven reasons why consuming coconut oil before bed is good for you: Coconut […]

(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) Exposure to the elements can quickly dehydrate your skin, especially if you’re living off the grid. If you want to protect your skin and retain its moisture, you should regularly apply a soothing skin moisturizer. However, most commercial lotions and moisturizers are often laden with synthetic chemicals that can be easily absorbed into your body. The […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food reported that turmeric-containing herbal supplements can be used to improve skin barrier function. In the study, the effects of turmeric-containing herbal supplements were compared with turmeric alone. A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, California compared the effects of […]

(Natural News) Touted as the “plant of immortality” by ancient Egyptians and used by Cleopatra as her favorite royal beauty secret, very few natural products have such versatile applications as pure aloe vera gel. One of the world’s most popular and useful healing herbs can be used to moisturize your skin, improve skin conditions such as psoriasis […]

(Natural News) Having an acne breakout? Try red ginseng. A recent study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research reports that red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves the symptoms of acne, making it a safe and effective natural remedy. Acne — a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin — develops when bacteria abnormally grow in hair follicles. The most […]

(Natural News) Everyone wants youthful, healthy-looking skin. It’s too bad that the skin naturally ages: For some, the signs come as soon as they hit their 30s, when fine lines, wrinkles, and sunspots start to appear. While people spend thousands of dollars on conventional skin treatments that can do more harm than good, there are safer and […]

(Natural News) Bok choy, a type of Chinese cabbage, is a popular anti-inflammatory food. The vegetable, which is also called pak choi or pok choi, offers many health benefits. Bok choy is good for heart health and it can also lower your cancer risk. Bok choy contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E, and K. […]

(Natural News) If your hair is dry and brittle or if your skin is red and itchy, you may have a biotin deficiency. But what is the B-vitamin called biotin and why is it good for your hair and skin? Biotin is also called vitamin B7. As a water-soluble B-vitamin, biotin doesn’t get stored in fat tissues. […]