Also known as lady’s finger or Bhindi, okra is a flowering perennial which belongs to the Malvaceae family. It grows in warm temperatures and tropical regions. When the pods are almost mature, they are collected and ready for consumption. Okra is a nutritious plant, low on calories, and beneficial for […]
Without doubt, passing kidney stones can be really difficult and painful; however, when they are diagnosed timely, they do not usually cause a long-term damage. These hard deposits form in the kidneys and need to pass through the urinary tract in order to leave the body. In most cases, kidney […]
Our bodies produce mucus as a mechanism of protection, same as it produces saliva and tears. Same as these other bodily fluids, mucus contains an enzyme which helps dissolve pathogens from the environment, food, or attacks on the immunity. This is why the body releases mucus when we eat something […]
Gout is a form of arthritis which is characterised by pain similar to osteoarthritis. It is a result of excessive buildup of uric acid in the blood which then goes into the joints. This causes inflammation, ache, and discomfort. Excessive presence of purines that dissolve into uric acid crystals is […]
Unfortunately, nowadays, most of us reach for over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen or aspirin to treat pain like headaches or backache. However, these meds are doing us more harm than good. When consumed in excessive amounts, they can harm the gut lining, impede the gut bacteria balance, and put you at […]
Menopause is a period in a woman’s life, usually somewhere between the age of 45 and 50 when menstruation ceases. But, this process does not happen overnight and most women experience different types of symptoms before menopause, during menopause, and after menopause. Some of the most common symptoms include night […]
One of the major reasons for heart illness these days is high cholesterol or more precisely, high levels of total and LDL cholesterol. On the other hand, high levels of HDL cholesterol have a protective role. Bad cholesterol can be averted and effectively kept under control through establishing a healthy […]
Even though the reasons for infertility can be of different types, one of the most common reasons why women cannot conceive is because of blocked fallopian tubes. These tubes are pathways through which the eggs travel from the ovaries into the uterus. When they are blocked, this process is impeded. […]
Nowadays, people are still using natural remedies to alleviate a long list of health problems. Whether it is some fruit, herb or a vegetable, it possesses specific healing properties that may help with specific health issues. Alternative medicine is often the choice of many people today because they do not […]
Unfortunately, a lot of people these days in the US, but throughout the rest of world are being diagnosed with colon cancer. According to some studies, a lot of natural cures can help with this type of cancer and even prevent it from spreading further; however, the medical community claims […]