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. […]
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 […]
Turmeric, an aromatic spice, plays a major role in Eastern cuisine and it has been used in cooking and in alternative medicine for a long period of time. Turmeric’s curcumin is its active compound that contains numerous health advantages beneficial for a lot of health problems and some inflammatory diseases. […]
One thing is for sure- the uses of baking soda are so different that we see a new one appearing every day! Some use it to clean their kitchen, others to bake, and third to clean their face and teeth. Regardless of why you are using it, this natural and […]
Did you know that, according to traditional Chinese Medicine, depending on where they show up, acne can reveal a lot of important information about your health, i.e. they may indicate a specific health issue? For example, if you have acne on the upper cheeks, there may be a lot of […]
Dear ladies, you should know that there is no need of spending a small fortune on store-bought products to have a great skin and to remove freckles and brown spots. Thanks to this homemade remedy, you can easily brighten up your skin and reduce the visibility of freckles and other […]
Did you know that turmeric facial masks have been used throughout Asia for centuries? What’s more, in South Asia, they were once a major part of a bride’s wedding preparation that made her look spotless and beautiful on her important day. Nowadays, people are becoming more aware of the benefits […]
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 […]
With summer on our doorstep, we should all think about how to best protect our skin from sunburns. Usually, most people reach for sunscreen. However, though it is necessary to prevent sunburns, blocking the sun completely is not beneficial and this is exactly what sunscreens do. As you may know, […]
According to researchers from the Philippines, the calamansi fruit is rich in anti-cancer properties. In the study, published in the Industrial Crops and Products Journal, the goal was to pinpoint the volatile composition, the cytotoxicity of the essential oil, and the amount of d-limonene in the fruit. This fruit is […]