Tag Archives: Health

Did you know that the common and inexpensive cabbage is practically a miracle-worker? When I first found out, I was quite surprised, but in fact, cabbage can prevent or cure a whole range of conditions, such as stomach ulcers, Alzheimer’s disease, eczema, jaundice, gout, and arthritis. Read on to find …

We are all told that sugar is harmful to health and we should limit its intake. Okay, but then what about fruits? Don’t a lot of them like apples, mangoes, and berries have sugar in them? Yes, they might be natural sugar but is consuming more sugary fruits every day …

A sweltering hot day may have you longing for ice cream or a cold drink, but we’re here to tell you that there is a more effective and healthy way to beat the summer heat from the inside out – cooling herbs. Many medicinal herbs are known for their cooling …

Cornstarch is a key ingredient in a variety of recipes – from shortbread cookies to meatloaf. It is essentially a pure, fine starch powder extracted from corn kernels. When heated, cornstarch is very good at absorbing water. For that reason, it’s most commonly used as a thickening agent for soups, …

Lack of sleep can ruin a lot of things: our mood, our patience, our focus and our sense of enjoyment in life. We’ve all had those sleepless nights. But taking sleeping pills is usually a problematic strategy, because they don’t give you the same natural sleep that revitalizes you, and …

Have you heard of the term “health halo”? When a food item is said to have a health halo it means it is widely considered to be healthier than it actually is. Some food companies, in an attempt to make their products look more attractive and healthy, use descriptive halos …

2.56 million people died from pneumonia in 2017, and almost a third of those were small children. It’s a devastating disease that causes mass deaths. Why is it so hard to fight this deadly disease, and what makes it so lethal?

The human body is so unique and fascinating in so many ways. For example, did you know that some of your bones can absorb two or even three times your weight? Or that when you sleep your sense of smell basically deactivates at night? Learn more such amazing and strange …

We are all aware that incorporating healthy foods into our daily diet is essential. Unfortunately, even after following a healthy diet, a lot of us can fall ill or suffer from some other ailment for various reasons. When you are recovering from an illness, however, some foods and beverages can …

People take a lot of pills today. And sometimes that’s okay. But using too many painkillers can really cause damage to your body. So, if your pain is mild to moderate, you should know that nature has provided us with quite a number of natural painkillers. These 19 foods are …