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, […]
If you are struggling with tight calves, believe us, your body will be so thankful if you start doing this stretch. When performed on a regular basis, that is, daily, it will bring so many different benefits. It is especially helpful for those with heel ache, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, […]
Though tiny in size, chia seeds have potent nutrients and thus, have become quite popular in the last couple of years and often referred to as a superfood. This small black and white seeds originate from the Salvia hispanica plant which is part of the mint family from Central and […]
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 […]
Nowadays, unfortunately, insomnia and poor sleep quality are major problems for the worldwide population. Whether it is our busy way of life or some other contributing factor, sleep has become a luxury, rather than a need. When we do not get the sufficient hours of sleep on the daily, we […]
Unfortunately, despite his major success on the big screen in all-time favourites like Matrix, Speed, and John Wick, Keanu Reeves has not had an easy life. This 54-year-old actor’s life is often described as tragic. Even though life did not treat him well all the time, he made his mission […]
With certainty, friendships play a major role in our lives. And, women are known to have the tendency to rely on their friends for support throughout different periods of life. But, not every person who enters in our lives is our friend and not every friend is a good one. […]
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 […]