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 […]
Did you know that around 20 percent of American citizens consume more than 700 calories of sugar on a daily basis? However, this has a major negative impact on one’s overall health and well-being and increases the risk of weight gain. If you do not have an idea how caloric […]
Do you have problem with surplus weight, joint ache, food allergies, acne, frequent headaches, tiredness, insomnia, and depression? If the answer is yes, your body may be out of balance and is probably full of toxins. Having surplus toxic buildup in the liver is known to trigger weight gain and […]
This DIY recipe for pine needle syrup is among the most popular natural remedies for the treatment of lung inflammation and for relieving symptoms associated with bronchitis, pneumonia, and other respiratory issues. This concoction is easy to make and very practical, that is, you can drink it on its own […]
If you want to have your own successful “team” of exterminators, make a dragonfly pond in your yard! Believe it or not, dragonflies are the best hunting machines and more than 80 percent of their brain is used for the procession of visual information. Some species may see up to […]
After years of constant beer consumption on bar outings and summer parties, one may wake up one day to realize that their belly is far from flat and that they now have a beer belly. Oh, no! Every consumed beer is around 150 calories that add up fast after hours, […]
Even though their name says potato chips, these snacks often have scarce or no potatoes at all. Moreover, they are full of dangerous chemicals, including acrylamide. This by-product of the processing is a potential neurotoxin and a cancerous substance. It is created when carb-rich foods are cooked at high temperatures, […]
Turmeric, an aromatic spice, plays a major role in Eastern cuisine and it has been used in cooking and in alternative medicine for a long period of time. Turmeric’s curcumin is its active compound that contains numerous health advantages beneficial for a lot of health problems and some inflammatory diseases. […]
