Although it may not be as popular as pistachios and peanuts, kola nut is an amazing nut; rich in nutrients and boasting a one-of-a-kind aroma and flavor, it’s commonly added in supplements, soft drinks, and more. Each pod contains the same amount of caffeine as two cups of coffee, along […]
As if we were in need of more excuses to drink wine right? Namely, a recent study gave a pretty good reason to have a sip. Apparently, wine helps us lower our risk of getting ill. The study was published in the Agricultural and Food Chemistry journal and was a […]
Nowadays, we hear so much about probiotics and that they’re good for us, but do we know why? Probiotics are actually live microorganisms which can be acquired through certain foods or supplements. A rising number of studies indicate that the bacterial imbalance in our digestive system is associated with our […]
Honey is one the first natural remedies we reach for when we have the cold or the flu. We use it to heal a sore throat or to reduce coughing. But, honey can offer you so much more- in fact, recent research has found that one type of honey is […]
Have you heard about oil pulling? – This ancient practice involves the swishing of one ingredient in the mouth with the goal to eliminate bacteria and boost the oral hygiene. It’s usually linked with Ayurveda- a traditional medicine system from India. Studies have found that oil pulling may be beneficial […]
In a recent study by the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland, scientists compared the effects of coconut oil and toothpaste and concluded that there are some advantages of choosing coconut oil over regular toothpaste. Even though you don’t necessarily need to ditch toothpaste and use only coconut oil, adding […]
A recent study published in the journal of the American Society for Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology concluded that copper beds in ICUs harboured 95 percent fewer bad bacteria than the regular beds. What’s more, they kept this low-risk throughout the patients’ hospital stay. Could they be the key to […]
With the hot days already here, there is nothing more enjoyable than a tall glass of lemonade, especially when it is homemade and with all-natural ingredients. Unlike store-bought lemonade, the one we make on our own does not contain any additives and flavourings and it is healthy and nourishing. Suitable […]
When it comes to hygiene, most of us have a bath or shower daily, brush our teeth, wash our clothes, and our ears. However, there are some body parts that most of us fail to clean and as a result, bacteria and other toxins pile up and can cause complications. […]
According to a study, the chemical we know as triclosan impeded muscle activity in individual heart cells of humans, mice, and minnows. Moreover, several chemicals present in antibacterial soaps have been prohibited by the FDA after some tests found that they had no advantage over regular soap and water. Triclosan- […]