Coconut oil has rapidly grown in popularity as a result of its impressive versatility. From its health benefits and cosmetic applications, to its use in cooking, there’s not much this miracle oil cannot do. Considered a superfood, coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory – properties that allow it to impart its countless […]
The word ‘inflammation’ can be used to describe several injuries being experienced by the body, caused by various reasons. The term itself comes from the Latin word inflammationem, which can be roughly translated to mean “a setting on fire”. When we look at the causes, the concept still holds true. While most of us will […]
Some people avoid the germ world at all costs, but the fact is that we are walking, talking petri dishes. Bacteria are involved in many processes in the body including digesting food, protecting you from illness, and absorbing and manufacturing nutrients. In fact, they are vital to good health.
The human body contains trillions of tiny […]
Nature provides humans with healing materials for so many of our health issues. It even provides a substance that can help to naturally deodorize our bodies. Chlorophyll is nature’s internal deodorizer.
Chlorophyll is the green pigment present in plants and algae. It allows plants to absorb sunlight, which is then used in the plant’s photosynthesis process […]
Prostate troubles continue to be a taboo subject for many men. A common assumption is that a healthy prostate is linked with their ability to perform in bed. What man would dare admit to having a weakness in this area?
After all, prostate issues are considered an “old man’s illness.” Despite the importance of regular prostate […]
Flaxseed has a long history, both in the Ancient Near East and Asia. Flax has been used internally as an aid in digestive ailments, such as constipation, and externally, as a poultice for inflammation and as fabric for clothing. The French king Charlemagne thought so highly of flax that he passed a law requiring his […]
Enter any health food store and you’ll likely see a whole shelf (if not aisle) dedicated to protein supplements. Most products in this space will have the same, standard ingredients: a protein source (whey, casein, plant-based, etc.) and some form of flavour or sweetener.
Naturally, you may have questions – which one will be easiest on […]
We carry a personal story of pain throughout our entire lives. Everyone experiences physical pain, that provides valuable feedback, to help guide our actions, determine the safety of our environment and signal us when there are issues with our health. Pain ranges from mild to intense, but we all have our own threshold and experience […]
Remember when your mom and grandma told you to “Eat more greens?” Well guess what, they were right! Thousands of published scientific studies from around the world have confirmed the healthy wisdom of what mom and grandma always said. And that’s not all!
Now the latest research also tells us to eat the blues, the reds, […]
Are you one of a fast-growing group of women who wants to “do the right thing” when it comes to your beauty care choices, but is completely bewildered by the plethora of so-called natural cosmetics flooding the market these days? Well, here is some good news for your hair color…
What is herbal hair colouring?
There are […]
