Often times, we hear that opting for fish in our diet is much healthier than choosing meat like bacon. And, this is the truth in most cases because fish is a low-fat and high-protein food with a lot of health advantages. But, if we take into account where fish comes […]
Have you heard about the kokum plant? This is a tree native to the Western Ghats region in India. It produces kokum fruits with a bright red color and with the size of a small plum. This juicy fruit has a sweet fleshy peel and an acidic pulpy meat. It […]
As you may already know, rosacea is a common skin condition which affects around 16 million Americans and even more if we take into account the undiagnosed cases. Rosacea is characterised by constant redness and flushing in the facial area as well as pimples, broken capillaries, bumps, and thicker skin […]
Witch hazel, the topical astringent made from the bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana or the North American witch-hazel shrub, has long been used as a natural remedy. In fact, Native Americans have used the liquid from the boiled plant to alleviate tumors and irritated skin. Today, witch hazel remains […]
Like most people do, you probably also want a bright and healthy smile and white teeth. But, getting your teeth professionally whitened is not necessarily affordable and the over-the-counter whitening creams do not always provide the wanted results. Plus, these bleaching products are often filled with strong chemicals that can […]
Did you know that fennel has been used since ancient times in traditional medicine because of its impressive nutritive profile? In the ancient world, the Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans used it during their ceremonies as a symbol of pleasure and wellness. Many also report it being highly beneficial for indigestion […]
Unfortunately, anxiety is more common than you may think. This mental health problem can affect anyone, regardless of their age or gender. Believe it or not, anxiety has become a common occurrence among young Americans over the past 80 years. In the search for a cure that will help with […]
Dear parents, despite how cautious you are, your little one will probably get diaper rash at a specific point of time because most babies do. Therefore, it is good to be prepared for this skin problem in advance and stop it as soon as you can. By doing this, you […]
Corn was domesticated by indigenous people from southern Mexico approximately 10,000 years ago. The corn we know today was not naturally found in the wild, but it is believed to be a result of the selective breeding of teosinte- a wild grass with edible seeds. After several generations, teosinte elongated […]
If you have a dog as a pet, you probably put in a lot of effort to maintain their health and happiness. However, no matter how much we try, a lot of different pests or illnesses may get to them, particularly fleas. The major symptom which indicates that your dog […]