Are you familiar with moringa? Do you know that this plant is abundant in important nutrients like vitamins A and C and amazing minerals? This plant, which is also known as moringa oleifera, is native to Pakistan, Nepal, and India. Frequently used in juices, smoothies, and other drinks, this is […]
With practically no side effects, black seed oil has astonishing properties to offer and it is definitely unusual to hear that some people don’t know much about it. This oil is acquired from black cumin plant’s seeds. The plant has been grown for centuries and popular for its flavourful and […]
For centuries, lavender has been used throughout the world thanks to its specific aroma and versatility. Back in the ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used it as perfume and for cooking and bathing too. Nowadays, science has helped us discover a lot of amazing health properties of lavender and […]
In hot climates, food cannot maintain its freshness for long. In fact, tomatoes will go off in two days and carrots and okra in four will be rotten. Hence, when we do not protect crops in the right way, we are losing produce. But, this does not have to happen […]
A jury from California ordered Monsanto Company to pay more than $2 billion in damages to a couple who sued on grounds of the Roundup weed killer causing their cancer. This award is the latest in several court defeats for Monsanto regarding this weed killer. However, the company continues claiming […]
Turmeric is an ancient yellow root spice which contains an active ingredient known as curcumin. This ingredient was found to be beneficial in fighting off cancer cells. Common in South Asian cuisine, turmeric use has widely spread and people have been consuming it more and more. Whether as a natural […]
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 […]
Believe it or not, more than 100 million people worldwide suffer from hypertension, according to the American Heart Association. Unfortunately, these numbers are only getting bigger as well as the health risks associated with high blood pressure. This being said, in addition to taking the prescribed therapy by your doctor, […]
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 […]
In the US, unfortunately, organic agriculture is far away from becoming mainstream, particularly with companies like Bayer that are constantly pushing for pesticide use and application of intensive farming methods. However, though the US continues approving GMOs, toxins, pesticides, and other intensive agriculture methods, other parts of the world are […]