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 […]
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 […]
UTIs are infections of the urinary tract and they happen when outside bacteria enters the urinary tract and affects the bladder, kidneys or urethra. Even though every person can have UTI, they are more common in women. The major symptom is a painful urination. In most cases, the patients are […]
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 […]
Though you may have only used pepper, salt, and lemon as a tasty salad dressing, after reading this article, you will learn that they also make an excellent natural remedy. For a long period of time, people have been using them regularly to relieve numerous health issues, from sore throat […]
Without doubt, turmeric is one of the most popular superfoods today. Present for a long period of time, people today are becoming more and more aware of its amazing health advantages. Part of Ayurveda, turmeric is not just regularly added to meals and drinks to improve their flavor, but also […]
Without doubt, smoking is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome; therefore, it is natural that smokers try all kinds of methods that may help. Though there are a lot of products on the market today claiming to help stop smoking, not all of them are helpful and safe […]
Did you know that raisins can help you detoxify your liver from toxins and help it function optimally? Namely, raisins are abundant in antioxidants that prevent the free radicals to cause damage on the liver. Moreover, as they contain a potent flavonoid known as quercetin, they can keep the liver […]
Believe it or not, the over-the-counter and prescription meds we buy from the pharmacy are causing at least 100,000 deaths on a yearly basis in the US only. Consumers are being manipulated by research supporting these medications and bring profit to the pharmaceutical companies. Unfortunately, this foul behavior is a […]
For generations, people have started their day with a raw clove of garlic before breakfast. It is one of the oldest folk-health rituals in the world: simple, inexpensive, intensely flavorful, and believed to support everything from circulation to immunity. But does garlic on an empty stomach truly work differently? The […]