Plenty of people are familiar with coconut oil, its uses, and its promoted healing benefits. And, in recent years, it’s been in the spotlight of wellness. Although it’s less popular, coconut butter is also abundant in nutrients. These two products are different from each other, despite their similarity in terms […]
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that plays a pivotal role in the management of the metabolic processes in the body. Some of them are hormonal function, thermoregulation, and weight management. People with thyroid issues often look for some natural ways to relieve the symptoms. One of the most popular […]
Making your own homemade shampoo has a lot of benefits. Most store-bought shampoos today are full of various detergents and chemicals and they can actually do us more harm than good. This being said, it’s amazing to know that tea tree and coconut oil can be used to make a […]
Raw honey and coconut oil are versatile and healing ingredients. Today, they’re used for their amazing nutritional properties, as well as for their healing and cosmetic advantages in plenty of recipes. When combined together or with other healing ingredients, their power increases additionally. Below, check out five awesome ways of […]
For millions of people worldwide, a cup of coffee is how they start their day. Besides the caffeine in it that gives us the energy boost we need, it also enriches us with nutrients and antioxidants. And, a recent trend concerning coffee has been sweeping the internet-it’s coffee mixed with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nowadays, DEET is considered the best way to repel insects and it is praised by many for its effectiveness; but, it also has major side effects. People continue using them despite knowing about the side effects in hope of avoiding flea, mosquito, and tick-borne diseases. According to a recent research, […]
Are you aware of the numerous skin benefits of body scrubs, especially DIY ones? Body scrub is a skin care product whose purpose is to eliminate dead skin cells through the process of exfoliation and to detoxify the skin and boost the blood flow. It is made with abrasive ingredients […]