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Gelatin drink labeled ‘natural Ozempic’ goes viral — but dietitian warns it might not be worth the hype

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Gelatin drink labeled ‘natural Ozempic’ goes viral — but dietitian warns it might not be worth the hype

A new weight-loss trend has people drinking a mixture of warm water and unflavored gelatin right before sitting down to a meal. Promoted by influencers across social media as a budget-friendly appetite suppressant, the practice’s effect has been compared to that of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Experts, however, urge caution. There’s a simple biological explanation for … Read more

Kratom is a legal $13 ‘natural’ high that’s led to addiction and 91 deaths: ‘Soccer moms are on it’

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Kratom is a legal ‘natural’ high that’s led to addiction and 91 deaths: ‘Soccer moms are on it’

Stay-at-home mom Bari Sinoyannis thought she was buying a natural, plant-based alternative to pain relievers when she picked up kratom powder at a North Carolina smoke shop in 2022. “The fact that it’s labeled as a natural alternative to pain medication was why I fell for it. I was like, you know what? I’m gonna … Read more

The real deal: A new report from the Natural Diamond Council shows sales booming

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The real deal: A new report from the Natural Diamond Council shows sales booming

Fine jewelry consumers see bright futures. Per a recent Ipsos/De Beers survey, a whopping 43% of women and 55% of men anticipate purchasing or receiving natural diamond jewelry over the next two years. That optimism is translating into sales. The Natural Diamond Council saw a 2.1% growth in natural diamond sales by specialty retailers in … Read more

Good gut bacteria may be the secret to longevity — how to get it, including the strain that boosts your natural GLP-1

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Good gut bacteria may be the secret to longevity — how to get it, including the strain that boosts your natural GLP-1

It’s time to start trusting your gut — at least when it comes to staying young and living longer. Research has shown that the gut microbiomes of healthy older people — including those in their 90s over age 100 — often resemble those of people who are decades younger. But your gut microbiome isn’t just … Read more

Calls to poison centers over ‘natural’ supplement have skyrocketed by 6,500% since 2010

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Calls to poison centers over ‘natural’ supplement have skyrocketed by 6,500% since 2010

Time to crack down? The plant that’s been hailed as a potential treatment for opioid use disorder has also been behind a staggering 6,500% increase in poison center calls nationwide over the last decade and a half. Kratom trees are native to parts of Southeast Asia, and their leaves have grabbed the attention of the … Read more

The gingers are multiplying: How natural selection has led to more redheads than ever

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The gingers are multiplying: How natural selection has led to more redheads than ever

The whole world could soon be seeing red. Instead of being the punchline, redheads will be having the last laugh, as a new study reports that humans have been constantly evolving to have flame-colored hair. The finding has challenged previously held ideas about how much natural selection has influenced our DNA over hundreds of thousands … Read more

Can you really treat hemorrhoids with sugar? Docs weigh in on viral ‘natural’ hack

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Can you really treat hemorrhoids with sugar? Docs weigh in on viral ‘natural’ hack

It gives new meaning to the phrase “sweet cheeks.” It’s certainly no fun to have hemorrhoids, swollen veins that grow in or around the anus and cause pain, itching and bleeding — so it’s not terribly surprising that people might be desperate to find a quick way to banish the uncomfortable bulge. But is a … Read more

Hospitalizations from ‘natural’ supplement have shot up 1,150%, docs warn

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Hospitalizations from ‘natural’ supplement have shot up 1,150%, docs warn

You might want to leaf this drug alone. A new study found that calls to the nation’s poison centers about a natural supplement marketed as an energy booster, mood lifter and pain reliever have soared more than 1,200% over the past decade. Hospitalizations, and even some deaths, have climbed in tandem, leaving health experts sounding … Read more

‘Miracle worker’ plastic surgeon transforms grandma to look decades younger: ‘So natural’

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‘Miracle worker’ plastic surgeon transforms grandma to look decades younger: ‘So natural’

A facelift performed by Dr. Carl Truesdale is going viral for giving a 70-year-old patient who “looked 90 years old” dramatic, youth-boosting results. In a February TikTok video, Truesdale, who is based in Beverly Hills, posted a video of an unnamed woman he performed a facelift on, featuring both before and after footage. The clip … Read more

Mixing this natural sweetener with Rogaine can boost hair growth: study

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Mixing this natural sweetener with Rogaine can boost hair growth: study

A new way to beat back the bald? While over 80% of men and nearly half of women experience significant hair loss, going bald isn’t completely inevitable. One of the most popular treatments, Rogaine, is proven to stimulate follicles. Recent research finds that adding an extra ingredient to the over-the-counter foam can give tresses a … Read more

Exclusive | The ‘natural’ anti-aging treatment that has some women canceling their Botox

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Exclusive | The ‘natural’ anti-aging treatment that has some women canceling their Botox

Christina Rincon had been getting Botox for a decade when she came across horror stories about potential risks, including muscle atrophy and botulism. “It kind of freaked me out,” the 42-year-old told The Post. “I thought I should probably take a break for a while.” Looking for an alternative, she turned to Moon Rabbit Acupuncture … Read more

Your favorite Pepsi products will get natural dye makeover, including Gatorade and Cheetos

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Your favorite Pepsi products will get natural dye makeover, including Gatorade and Cheetos

Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting. PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Funyuns, and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Around 40% of its U.S. products now contain synthetic dyes, … Read more

Robert Redford hit a forever home run with iconic ‘Natural’ role

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Robert Redford hit a forever home run with iconic ‘Natural’ role

There are many, many reasons why 41 years later “The Natural” remains the gold standard for baseball movies (and probably for sports movies as a whole). Three are so many things to like across its 122-minute running time.  I like that Joe Don Baker completely hams it up as The Whammer, and doesn’t even pretend … Read more

Creatine for women? How this ‘natural fuel’ supplement could help increase muscle and boost brain health

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Creatine for women? How this ‘natural fuel’ supplement could help increase muscle and boost brain health

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. From colostrum to chlorophyll to collagen, it’s tough to keep up with all the buzzworthy pills and powders on the internet. Yet even among all the chatter, one supplement is proving hard to ignore: … Read more

5 exercises to do now to improve your natural posture — they’ll also strengthen your back, core and butt

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5 exercises to do now to improve your natural posture — they’ll also strengthen your back, core and butt

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate effects of poor posture can include fatigue, muscle spasms and minor aches. In the long term, poor posture can lead to permanent structural changes in the spine and … Read more

Americans least prepared for natural disasters are part of this generation: survey

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Americans least prepared for natural disasters are part of this generation: survey

Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new study. In the survey of 2,000 American adults, 90% agreed it’s critical to be prepared for extreme weather, yet … Read more

This common mistake can mess with your body’s natural Ozempic hormones — and up your odds of getting diabetes

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This common mistake can mess with your body’s natural Ozempic hormones — and up your odds of getting diabetes

Here’s something to chew over. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — a large waistline, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar and little “good” cholesterol — that significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. You need three out of five of those risk factors to be … Read more

Junk food addict rejects Ozempic-style drugs, loses half her body weight with simple natural method

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Junk food addict rejects Ozempic-style drugs, loses half her body weight with simple natural method

A chip addict who ballooned to 280 pounds scoffing down four bags a day managed to lose half her body weight naturally — without using any jabs. Lisa Bernett, 44, tipped the scales at a whopping 285 pounds at her heaviest and found herself struggling to even get up the stairs. She would gorge on … Read more

12 natural ways to improve erectile dysfunction — including a trick you might think is only for women

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12 natural ways to improve erectile dysfunction — including a trick you might think is only for women

Life’s hard enough without things going soft under the sheets. Between 30 million and 50 million men in the US are facing erectile dysfunction (ED) — including a staggering 70% of men over 70. While little blue pills like Viagra have long been the trusted wingmen, experts say there’s a whole arsenal of tools that … Read more

Welch’s makes major change to favorite product after ‘natural source’ ingredients push

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Welch’s makes major change to favorite product after ‘natural source’ ingredients push

A food and beverage company will be making a major ingredient change to one of its most beloved snacks.  And the fix comes just ahead of this year’s back-to-school season. Welch’s Fruit Snacks, headquartered in Park Ridge, New Jersey, announced this week it will remove artificial dyes. The ingredients will be replaced with colors that come from … Read more