Did you know that, averagely speaking, the brain of an adult weighs around 3 pounds or around 2 percent from our body weight? The brain is also in charge of every bodily function, including the regulation of hormones, breathing, muscle control, heartbeats, critical thinking, emotions, and circadian rhythm. Taking into […]
According to statistics, around 25 percent of American citizens have some type of mental health problem like depression or anxiety on a yearly basis. Hence, Dr. Jenifer St. Sauver points out that this is the reason why antidepressants are the second most commonly prescribed medication in the US. Unfortunately, these […]
Muscle strength, balance, and flexibility are major indicating signs of longevity. Believe it or not, the simple sit-stand-repeat can help you measure your strength and flexibility which can further predict if you will live longer or shorter. This is suggested by a study done by Claudio Gil Araujo, a Brazilian […]
If you are the kind of parent who hugs their children a little bit too much, don’t stop- your children will thank you for this. Namely, a recent research has found that this particular type of physical affection is more beneficial than you may think. When we hug our children, […]
In the world of alternative medicine, thyme is considered to be among the most effective disinfectants which can help fight off infections when used internally and externally. This herbal remedy is often used by people to alleviate oral infections and sore throat and to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of colds […]
If you are struggling with tight calves, believe us, your body will be so thankful if you start doing this stretch. When performed on a regular basis, that is, daily, it will bring so many different benefits. It is especially helpful for those with heel ache, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, […]
Though tiny in size, chia seeds have potent nutrients and thus, have become quite popular in the last couple of years and often referred to as a superfood. This small black and white seeds originate from the Salvia hispanica plant which is part of the mint family from Central and […]
Without doubt, maintaining a healthy pH is pivotal for an optimal health. The acidity or alkalinity is measured on a 0-to-14-scale. The more acidic a substance or a solution is, the lower the pH and vice versa, the more alkaline it is, the higher the number. Keeping an optimal pH […]
At Best Folk Medicine, we have written numerous times about coconut oil and all of its amazing benefits and we do not intend on stopping any time sooner- coconut oil is definitely one of the most versatile and healing ingredients in the world and deserves all of the attention it […]
Most of you who are reading this will probably agree that some words can be very hurtful. As Depeche Mode sing in one of their biggest hits “words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm”, words can indeed hurt a person and leave a big damage, even when you […]