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A new research paper looked into a very specific use of an essential oil: whether orange essential oil can make a positive difference when workers are taking a break at work. Does it help them to [...]

A 2021 study by Chinese researchers added to the weight of evidence that lemon peel, rich in many bioactive compounds, can inhibit oxidative stress at the level of the cell. That’s where it’s [...]

Lemon, orange, and five other natural essential oils were part of a test of the relationship between aromas and memory. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, used the essential [...]

Lemons and their nutritional and nutraceutical properties are the subject of many research studies, and their benefits are becoming well known. But, the whole field of research into scents and [...]

Researchers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan looked into natural alternatives to the commercially prepared tooth whiteners available to consumers. Lemon juice was one of several options [...]

Orange essential oil has many uses, and what's more, it's easy to make. All you need is time – at least a week, and more for a more potent concentration. Here's how to make it, and how you can use it.

Many physicians and other medical sources recommend drinking lemonade as a way to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones. It is often assumed that they prevent the formation of kidney stones via [...]

As an everyday beverage, orange juice has come under fire in recent years, purportedly due to its sugar content. However, a new study that compares 100% orange juice with orange flavored [...]

Rehydration when you work out is essential, but many commercially prepared sports drinks contain a lot of sugar—about 21 grams in a popular 12-ounce sports drink. Making your own ensures [...]

A newly published study by Korean researchers looked at the possibility of helping to treat depressive disorders with a dose of orange juice – and its rich range of flavonoids. Their paper was [...]

A new research paper in published in the International Journal of Food Properties (Volume 26, 2023 —Issue 1) analyzes original research into citrus essential oils. The team of researchers from [...]

A study led by researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Eastern Regional Research Center and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia added to the [...]

For most of us non-scientists, pectin is something we might think of when we’re making jam. :) Chinese researchers looked at the naturally occurring substance for a very specific kind of medical [...]

Orange peel or zest – the orange colored part, and not the white pith – is loaded with nutrients, good for you bioflavonoids and antioxidants. But, we usually throw it away. Here’s a look at why [...]

The idea that citrus flavonoids, antioxidants, vitamins and other nutrients can have beneficial and specifically anti-cancer properties is one that is gaining wider and wider acceptance. But, [...]

A recent paper by researchers at the Università degli Studi di Palermo in Palermo, Italy, looked at using elements derived from lemons in cancer prevention and treatment. The study was published [...]

A new research study took a look at treating depression with an unusual element – lemon seed extract.

Lemon juice has long been used as a home treatment for acne. But, what does science have to say about it?

A recent study confirms the growing body of evidence that lemons have beneficial anti-diabetic properties.

A study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition in January 2022 reviewed and analyzed data from a number of interventional studies to look at the relationship between 100% orange juice [...]

A promising 2016 study by Iranian researchers at the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences looked at the combined effect of garlic and lemon juice on a group of people with mild hyperlipidaemia, [...]

The combination of honey and lemon is used in many traditional treatments all over the world, from Asia to Europe to Africa, particularly for flus, coughs, and other respiratory infections. Even [...]

Along with physical health, it appears that Vitamin C plays a big role in maintaining mental health. The reason lies in the connections between Vitamin C and the brain.

Many people are concerned with how to boost and protect their immune systems in various ways, and Vitamin C is sometimes named in those discussions. Here’s a look at what medical science has to [...]

Researchers at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom recently published a review article in the journal frontiers in Neuroscience titled 'Citrus Polyphenols in Brain Health and [...]