Artemisinin is a chemical compound from a traditional Chinese herb, Artemisia annua. Commonly known as sweet wormwood, this plant is claimed to offer certain benefits for the treatment of cancer. Research points out that artemisinin may be potent enough to impede tumor growth and metastasis. But, this is research done […]
The ProLon Fasting-Mimicking Diet is a pre-packaged meal plan. It was developed after two decades of research done in Southern California and funded by the NIH. This 5-day fasting-mimicking diet is sold as a total meal plan by the creator Valter Longo, Ph.D. It’s a plant-based diet that is made […]
Detoxes and cleanses have become one of the most popular wellness options in the last decade. A lot of them are inspired by traditional practices in both alternative and complementary medicine. Whether it’s cleansing the skin or the gut, there’s an idea that periodical detoxification of the body using healthy […]
Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa is a tree from Southeast Asia. In recent years, it’s gained a lot of popularity in the West, with some proponents claiming that its leaves have amazing healing properties. Though the science on its promoted benefits is low, some evidence seems to be supportive of such […]
In tropical parts of the planet, consuming guava tea is a daily ritual. And, this comes as no surprise considering the abundance of nutrients and deliciousness that this tea has to offer. Guava leaves, the young ones, are brewed to prepare this nutrient-rich and yummy tea. Although it’s most popular […]
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 […]