Health & Wellness

Health Benefits of Lamb Meat

Not many persons have had the opportunity to savor this delicious and healthy delicacy. I, for one, hadn't tasted this meal until quite recently when I attended the send forth of an old friend....

Ever Heard of American Hazelnut?

Our discussion here will focus on a fruit that’s not so commonplace in the nurseries, garden centers, and other outlets: the lovely American hazelnut. The American hazelnut is a really important factor for landscaping,...
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Mayapple: The Health Benefits and Side Effects

Mayapple contains a range of chemical compounds which are beneficial to human health. Some of these compounds inhibit cell division, which makes them a likely source for anti-cancer drugs. Interestingly, one of the chemical...
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Dealing with Excessive Flatulence

This sounds like a big word, right? Don`t fret, flatulence can also be called gas. We pass gas every day from the intestines through the anus. It is most commonly called a fart; it is...
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Let’s Talk About the Incredible Health Benefits of Orris Root

Orris root is used to make medicine. The root is often used along with other herbs and generally present in tea preparations and homeopathic dilutions. Orris root is effective for purifying the blood, stimulating the...

10 Benefits of Rapeseed Oil

Ever heard of the Rapeseed Oil? The rapeseed oil has been gaining some popularity lately. If you’re considering a healthier cooking oil that’s tasty and really versatile, then rapeseed oil is your go-to oil....

The Goodness of Apricot

Look what we`re discussing this time: apricots. So you may be wondering: why apricots? Why not pineapples? Or any other fruit? Well, there is so much to discover in apricots, which after you do,...

What You Should Know About Kudzu Root

Kudzu or Pueraria lobata is a climbing vine that belongs to the pea family. For centuries, its starchy white roots and flowers have been used in traditional medicine. In fact, kudzu is typically used for...

What do you Know about Amino Acids?

My nephew in sixth grade just began nutrition classes. Last week, his teacher gave the class a list of some essential nutrients the body needs to stay healthy. My nephew was particularly 'stuck up'...
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The Incredible Health Benefits of Plantain Leaf

Plantain leaf or Plantago major is actually not the same as the banana-like fruit known as plantain which is found in tropical areas. The leaf has the ability to treat skin conditions and a...

Taking Care of the Ear

The ears are an important part of the body needed for communication, hence survival. A deaf deer would most likely be preyed upon and die before its time because it has lost its sense...

The Best Diabetes-Friendly Foods to Try

The truth remains that food can be the most potent form of medicine for a diverse range of health conditions— including diabetes. There are certain foods that possess powerful nutrients that can help protect the...

Dealing with Shoulder Pain

So look what we`ve decided to discuss this time. Just before you shrug next, you should know how to care for those shoulders if they happen to ever develop a pain someday. The shoulder...

Sage Will Make you Marvel

This perennial plant is medicinal and believed to be a spiritual cleanser. It is also useful for culinary purposes. Sage has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial components that are medically used to soothe muscle aches,...
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16 Beneficial Herbs to Help You Shed a Few Pounds—Without Weights

Who among us wouldn’t want to have a well-toned body? Unfortunately, getting our tired bodies to the gym seems like a drag, and finding good work regimes that do not involve weights isn’t so...

Who Else Loves Kimchi?

What Exactly is Kimchi? Kimchi is a Korean delicacy made from fermented and salted vegetables, spicy pickled napa cabbage and Korean radishes. Kimchi is quite known as a Korean side dish, however, it's not limited...

Do you Know your Blood Group?

So we have decided today, to discuss this fluid that consists of oxygen and nutrients; this red substance carries the oxygen and nutrients it comprises to the tissues, and in the process, discards waste...
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The Superb Health Benefits of Wild Indigo

Wild indigo, also known as rattleweed, indigo weed, yellow false indigo, and horsefly weed, is a plant that is grown in the regions of North America. The perennial plant grows as high as three...
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What are Tumors, Really?

When people hear the word 'tumor', they become really scared. They naturally assume the worst. Relax, it could be a benign tumor. A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue which could be...
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Let’s Talk About the Amazing Health Benefits of Horehound

Horehound, also known as White Horehound, Seed of Horus, Houndsbane, eye of the star, Green Pompon Horehound, Marrubium, bull’s blood, and houndsbane, is a herb popularly known for its medicinal and edible purposes. This amazing...