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 […]
In the past, spikenard was one of the most precious oils-it was used as a perfume and a medicine from India to Europe. And, it’s even mentioned in the Bible when Mary of Bethany spends a year’s worth of wages to purchase the oil and anoint the feet of Jesus […]
Did you know that there’s a mushroom that looks a bit like a lion’s scruff? The lion’s mane mushroom has been linked with amazing brain, anti-cancerous properties, and many other potential health benefits. This nootropic food is already very popular in traditional Chinese medicine. Increasing research in the last couple […]
Thanks to this popular and healthy detox water, you’ll heal bloating and enjoy a flat belly naturally. The key of the detox water is combining the right herbs and fruits and reap their cleansing and anti-inflammatory advantages. Drinking water is essential and it’s even better when we add some herbs […]
Research points out that the deep wrinkles on one’s forehead may be a sign of person’s risk of atherosclerosis-a type of cardiovascular condition which can lead to stroke or heart illness. Atherosclerosis is characterized by buildup of plaque in the arteries which diminishes their elasticity and makes them narrower. Consequently, […]
MIT engineers successfully developed self-cooling fabrics using polyethylene, a material that’s common in the production of plastic bags. When considering materials that are potential fabrics of the future, scientists seemed to have dismissed a widely available choice, i.e. polyethylene. Polyethylene is the stuff in plastic wraps and grocery bags and […]