Hemp, the gracious and tall annual plant can reach up to twelve feet. Even though hemp (cannabis sativa) and marijuana (cannabis sativa or indica) come from similar plants, they are distinct. Hemp remains controversial despite being eco-friendly, nutritious, and healing and being very resourceful. Some experts believe that it would […]
Buying shoes made from discarded plastic may be our future after Adidas managed to transform millions of plastic bottles into running shoes. These bottles were recycled and used to make modern running shoes. This dream has become the reality in Adidas and its customers. Back in 2015, the company worked […]
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, mammography or a low dose X-ray imaging of the breasts remains the most effective screening for breast cancer. Regular breast cancer screenings allows detection of cancer before any symptoms are noticeable. But, there were some reports from patients and providers of health […]
Celiac disease and gluten intolerance have become more and more common worldwide, but particularly in Europe and North America where around 5 percent of the population has this health problem, according to a meta-analysis of approximately 300 studies. In this analysis, the researchers propose that glyphosate, a chemical and active […]
According to a 2015 USDA report, orange juice was the most frequently consumed fruit juice in the US while oranges were the second most commonly eaten fruit, behind apples. According to statistics, the average American drinks 2.7 gallons of orange juice and 3 pounds of oranges on a yearly basis. […]
Despite the recent warnings that too much sitting is worsening the health of Americans, most people have not changed the amount of time they spend sitting and are actually sitting more than before. One study done in April discovered that in the period from 2001 and 2016, the amount that […]
Did you know that Candida albicans is the most common yeast infection in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina? It may also affect the skin and other mucus membranes. When the immunity is working optimally, this infection is not serious. But, if it is not, it can spread to other […]
Have you heard of this healthy green? Orach or mountain spinach is a distant relative of spinach and it is often used as its alternative. Thanks to its rising popularity, many people put in the same list as potent superfoods like kale. Native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia, orach […]
Unfortunately, the conventional therapies offered for the treatment of cancer like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are not always a guarantee that the cancer will be completely cured or that it will not come back. This being said, a lot of cancer patients decide to try natural treatments which a lot […]
Nowadays, DEET is considered the best way to repel insects and it is praised by many for its effectiveness; but, it also has major side effects. People continue using them despite knowing about the side effects in hope of avoiding flea, mosquito, and tick-borne diseases. According to a recent research, […]