Sprouted grain bread is bread made from whole grains that have started sprouting or germinating. These grains are actually seeds. With adequate warmth and moisture, these seeds from whole grains will start to sprout into a plant. Sprouting has several benefits in terms of nutrition when compared to the bread […]
This turmeric, ginger, and magnesium homemade food scrub is the perfect combo of amazing ingredients. By using this foot scrub on a regular basis, you will boost the blood flow, hydrate the skin, reduce inflammation, and help wake up the senses. You won’t just have smooth and beautiful feet after […]
Endorphins are our natural painkillers. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland secrete them to alleviate stress and pain. Known as peptide hormones, endorphins help us reduce pain and make us feel good. Their name comes from the term known as endogenous morphine. Endogenous because they’re made in the body and morphine […]
Skin biopsies aren’t fun at all. Doctors have to cut away small sections of the tissue to be tested in the laboratory which results in aching wounds in the patients that can last for weeks. However, this is a price many individuals are ready to pay as it helps identify […]
A survey done by the Thai Department of Livestock Development in 2016 concluded that out of the 6.7 million dogs in Thailand, 750,000 are strays. Unfortunately, this number has only risen since. In Bangkok alone, according to some estimates, there are around 100,000 and 300,000 strays. Since no one is […]
Americans spend billions on OTC acne treatments yearly; however, no matter how expensive the masks, creams, and scrubs are, they can’t fix an acne breakout if the inside is the director. Skin is the body’s way of communicating with us and when we fail to pay enough attention to the […]
Algal oil is an oil derived from algae. It’s rich in DHA which accounts for 97 percent of the omega 3s in the brain. But, not a sufficient number of Americans get the needed amount of this pivotal fatty acid. Algal oil is a plant-based, marine oil that doesn’t originate […]
Phlebitis or vein inflammation can happen on the surface of the skin, in the superficial veins, or in the deep veins. Superficial phlebitis affects the veins on the surface and this isn’t usually a serious problem. With proper treatment, it resolves quickly. But, people with superficial phlebitis may develop deep […]
Our brains are working non-stop; they’re processing, deciding, reacting, analyzing, etc. all the time so it’s no wonder they need all the support they can get to function optimally. Whether it’s dealing with the mental tiredness at the end of a long day or keeping your cognitive function sharp as […]
Mango is a sweet and tropical fruit of the mango tree and it’s one of the most popular fruits in the world. However, the leaves of the trees are also edible and offer wonderful health benefits! The young green mango leaves are tender so they’re often cooked and consumed in […]