Foods like coconut oil and palm kernel oil are rich in medium chain triglycerides, a type of dietary fat said to support weight loss. Unlike other dietary fats, medium chain triglycerides are delivered directly to the liver to be used for energy. Proponents claim that boosting your intake of medium chain triglycerides can help rev up your calorie-burning rate and, in turn, trim away body fat.

Although research on the weight-loss-promoting effects of medium chain triglycerides is very limited, a number of small clinical trials and animal-based studies suggest that replacing other dietary fats with medium chain triglycerides may help you lose weight. However, since little is known about the health effects of long-term intake of medium chain triglycerides, it's crucial to consult your physician before using medium chain triglycerides for weight loss. For instance, there's some concern that increased intake of medium chain triglycerides may be harmful to people with liver problems or diabetes. Read the article: Medium Chain Triglycerides - What You Need to Know.

Long used in ayurvedic medicine, podophyllum is a natural remedy sometimes touted as a natural treatment for the genital warts associated with human papillomaviruses (HPV). The roots of podophyllum contain podophyllotoxin, a substance thought to treat a range of skin disorders when applied topically (but known to act as a poison when consumed orally).

To date, very few studies have looked at whether podophyllum can fight HPV-associated genital warts. However, a small study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases in 2011 indicates that a podophyllotoxin 0.5% solution may be safe and effective in treatment of this condition.

While HPV infection often leads to the development of genital warts, other people with HPV show no symptoms of infection. Therefore, it's important for women to get screened for HPV on a regular basis. It's important to note that although usage of latex condoms can greatly reduce HPV risk, condoms do not eliminate the risk of catching or transmitting HPV. Read the article: Podophyllum - What You Need to Know.

A chemical element found naturally in foods like garlic and onions, sulfur shows promise in the treatment of arthritis. For instance, studies indicate that taking supplements that contain methylsulfonylmethane (or MSM, a form of sulfur) may offer relief of osteoarthritis of the knee. Found to fight inflammation, MSM may help lessen osteoarthritis-related pain .

There's also some evidence that soaking in sulfur-rich waters may benefit people with osteoarthritis. In a 2007 study from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, investigators determined that balneotherapy (a therapeutic form of bathing that often involves sulfur-rich waters) may tame pain and improve quality of life in osteoarthritis patients.

For more help in treating arthritis, consider taking supplements that contain avocado/soybean unsaponifiables or glucosamine. In addition, practicing yoga, taking up tai chi, and/or undergoing acupuncture may help alleviate arthritis pain and enhance functioning. Read the article: Sulfur - What You Need to Know.

A substance found naturally in a number of foods and widely available in supplement form, rutin is said to treat varicose veins and protect against major health issues like heart disease and stroke. Many proponents claim that rutin can help enhance health by strengthening the blood vessels.

To date, very few clinical trials have tested the potential health benefits of rutin. However, there's some evidence that rutin may fight chronic venous insufficiency (a condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the legs to the heart) and, in turn, help treat varicose veins. In addition, preliminary research indicates that rutin shows promise in the relief of arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

An antioxidant known as quercetin is sometimes said to be responsible for rutin's health effects. To boost your quercetin intake in the everyday, try loading up on quercetin-rich foods like black tea, citrus, red onions, and apples. Read the article: Rutin - What You Need to Know.