A company from Maryland, USA will invest $5.8 million in a Kentucky factory for the production of HempWood, i.e. “eco-friendly timber” which helps create a wood-like material using hemp fiber. The company known as Fibonacci LLC has secured a lease on 11,000 square feet facility in the west of Kentucky […]
Nowadays, it is almost impossible to go into a convenience store, watch a You Tube video or pass a bus stop without coming across ads for vaping and e-cigarettes. And, most of this commercials feature cool-looking people enjoying vaping and e-cigarettes which makes us think that vaping is the healthy […]
Approximately 30 years ago, Sebastiao Ribeiro Salgado, a Brazilian photo journalist, came back from East Africa where he was documenting the horrors of the Rwanda genocide. After this quite traumatizing project, he was to take over his family’s cattle ranch in Minas Gerais, a region which was lush and with […]
Definitely more than a weed, dandelion is an excellent food and natural remedy. This nutritious plant has long been used in cooking, but in folk medicine too. It is believed to be of great aid for health issues like psoriasis, eczema, blood disorders, depression, and anemia. Rich in some pretty […]
One thing is for sure- here at Best Folk Medicine, we enjoy eating and trying out international foods. And, meals from the whole world can be found in a lot of Americanized restaurants while a lot of foods have been co-opted by supermarket brands of processed food to the extent […]
If you want to live a long and healthy life, experts advise consuming specific healthy foods that may help prevent the leading cause for death nowadays, i.e. atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis or the narrowing and clogging up of the arteries is a major trigger of cardiovascular mortality and a number 1 reason […]
Without doubt, aloe vera is one of the plants with the most amazing healing characteristics. Used for thousands of years through different continents, this plant does not stop surprising us. The translucent gel in it which is slightly bitter is 96 percent water, has 18 amino acids, and vitamins A, […]
Did you know that experts believe that around 30 percent of women will develop thyroid disorder in their lifetime? And, chances are, you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, right? This autoimmune disorder impedes the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Some contributing factors […]
Have you ever wondered why processed sugars and grains make you feel sluggish after eating them? The answer may be hidden in their pH value. Namely, these items are considered to be acidic unlike veggies and fruits which are mostly alkaline. Unfortunately, the more acidic foods we eat, the higher […]
Detoxification is an excellent way to help your body remove toxins easier. Nowadays, we have a lot of different detox methods, from detox drinks to enema solutions. Also, there is a popular method for toxin removal that is focused on the skin, i.e. dry brushing. It is a beneficial way […]