Your belly button might seem like nothing more than a remnant from your time in the womb, but this small area can actually provide valuable clues about your digestive health and overall wellbeing.

Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox.

A new trend called navel oiling—putting essential oil in the belly button for health benefits like weight loss—has gained popularity on TikTok, but although it’s linked to an ancient practice, some ...

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Castor oil may not reduce bloating or improve digestion when applied to the belly button.Some believe navel pulling with castor oil enhances vitality and ...

Belly button pain can range from a dull ache to severe agony. Although it’s often harmless, belly button pain that doesn’t improve or worsens might indicate something more serious. Here’s a look at 10 ...

Belly fat and bloating, though both enlarge the stomach, differ significantly. Belly fat is a gradual accumulation due to excess calories and lifestyle factors, remaining constant, while bloating is ...