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- […]
Did you know that on a yearly basis, around 700,000 people die as a result of antibiotic-resistant infections? Moreover, reports also suggest that the number may increase to 10,000,000 deaths on a yearly basis by 2050 if we do nothing to stop this serious issue. Back in 2017, STAT News […]
The western hemisphere is currently experiencing a magical time of nature coming alive and waking up from its winter dream. However, though spring is one of the most beautiful seasons, many people have seasonal allergies to worry about during this period. According to estimates, there are around 36 million US […]
With the flu season still lurking, we need to find beneficial methods to lower our risk of diseases. Believe it or not, according to the CDC, the flu has resulted between 9.2 and 60.8 million diseases, between 140,000 and 710,000 hospitalizations and between 12,000 and 56,000 deaths every year since […]
Bad breath or halitosis is an unpleasant odor felt from the mouth and it is a common health problem for 25 to 30 percent of the world population. The causes for unpleasant mouth odor are numerous, including poor dental hygiene, gum disease, dental cavities, inflammation, etc. Malnutrition, uncontrolled diabetes, and […]
Nowadays, a lot of people are complaining of digestive issues, including diarrhea and constipation. According to a lot of experts, the health of our gut is closely tied with our overall health and thus, by bettering our digestive (gut) health, we significantly improve our overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, nowadays, […]
Thyme is an herb which originates from the Mediterranean basin and it comes in numerous different types. Even though there is only one plant known as thymus vulgaris, the chemical composition of the oil made from the plant varies based on the region where the plant grows. Thymus vularis or […]
