Marjoram is the close cousin to oregano. This herb has a specific history of both culinary and medicinal use. Often times, it’s found in essential oil form. In Greek mythology, the goddess of love Aphrodite loved it so much that she used it to prep love potions. Whether the fresh […]
It comes as no surprise to learn that a positive female role model is pivotal for young girls. This is particularly beneficial today when we live in the world of social media, a lot of bullying, and the continuously changing ‘norms’ for women. This is why a nurturing and progressive […]
This dad from Britain invented an app that locks the phones of children until they respond to the texts by their parents. The 47-year-old Nick Herbert was very frustrated with his 15-year-old son Ben who was constantly ignoring his messages so he decided to take things into his own hands. […]
It’s not easy for anxious people to have panic attacks in public. This is a private and personal thing; however, if these people don’t externalize it, they’re unaware. It’s almost an art to try and hide it and many train themselves to function normally in front of others to that […]
According to a University of Illinois study, people who consume avocados on the daily have higher number of gut microbes which help dissolve fiber and better the gut health. And, the people who consumed avocados during the study experienced better microbial diversity than the ones who consumed them less often. […]
Ah, those avocados-the ideal topper for toast or a chip dip when ripe, right? And, if you’ve recently scooped an armful of them in your shopping cart, know that you’re not alone. This bumpy-skinned fruit has been rising in popularity in the past decade. Today, believe it or not, Americans […]
Nowadays, salt water flushes are very popular-these drinks are praised for the ability to detoxify the colon, but also relieve constipation. It’s promoted as part of the Master Cleanse detox and fasting program. Flushing with salt water actually means drinking a combination of warm water and non-iodized salt. This drink […]
If you soak and cook rice at home, you probably throw away the water in which it stayed. However, you’ve been missing out on a lot if you were doing this. This milky leftover after rice soaking can do wonders for your skin and hair health. In fact, it’s known […]
Our bodies have the ideal system that allows us to bring in energy through food and to expel the waste through urine and feces. Although this system is perfect, our wastes don’t always smell neutral. In fact, this depends on a lot of factors, including our overall health, our digestive […]
Apparently, sleeping isn’t the only way our body burns calories while doing practically nothing. Namely, a new study concluded that a hot bath can help burn as many calories as a half-an-hour walk. The study done by UK’s Loughborough University researchers followed the blood sugar levels and energy expenditure of […]