Rooibos (ROY-boss) tea is a red herbal tea which is made from the fermented leaves of a shrub plant from South Africa. It’s a common alternative to black or green tea. There’s also an unfermented option of this tea available. It’s a sweet, delicate, and earthy tea which is rich […]
Sophie Patrik is a 35-year-old woman who says she hasn’t drunk water for a year. She claims that dry fasting helped her treat numerous health problems. She lives in Bali, Indonesia and started fasting a year ago and now, she’s free of painful joints, food allergies, puffy eyes, digestive problems, […]
According to a new study, fasting for 14 weeks and eating within a 10-hour window may help lower the chance for diabetes. Also known as intermittent fasting, fasting on several eating schedules has become quite the trend among numerous celebrities, including Jack Dorsey and Kourtney Kardashian, who swear by fasting […]
Serotonin is a hormone which plays a major role in almost all human behavioral processes, from our emotions, motor skills to digestion; this is a potent chemical that’s vital for our life and bodily functions. Its receptors are found in several parts of the brain and work as neurotransmitters and […]
For some years now, the scientific world has been trying to collect conclusive studies for the connection between unhealthy diet and higher risk of cancer. Though it has been considered a contributing factor, studies have not been conclusive about whether a poor diet can lead to cancer, until recently. Namely, […]
Do you consider yourself an empath? Do you know what it means to be an empath? This is an individual who has a strong capacity to feel the emotions, thoughts, and energy of others and though this has its advantages, it can also become overwhelming. Hence, these highly sensitive individuals […]
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 […]
After years of constant beer consumption on bar outings and summer parties, one may wake up one day to realize that their belly is far from flat and that they now have a beer belly. Oh, no! Every consumed beer is around 150 calories that add up fast after hours, […]
Have you been on a weight loss journey for some time, but hit a plateau recently? Do not worry, there are things you can do and boost your progress. Remember, weight loss is a process and it often takes time- it cannot happen overnight, especially a healthy and steady weight […]
Gout is a type of acute arthritis manifested through severe ache and swollen joints. Though it usually develops in the big toe, it may also happen in the knees, wrists, elbows, and ankles. In some individuals, it may also happen in the spine and trigger back ache. The gout attacks […]
