The Orient is widely known for practicing different massage therapies that have been used to treat a variety of health problems for centuries. Ancient Asian therapies are still widely practiced all around the world, treating a range of conditions from asthma to arthritis and stress. Some of these therapies include acupuncture, cupping and scraping, and …
Everyone knows how common an ingredient garlic is nowadays. A natural powerhouse, garlic is added to a variety of recipes to give them a tangy flavor and a powerful aroma. Its benefits go way beyond that. Garlic is one of the healthiest foods on the planet and has been used as a natural remedy for …
We all use spices for cooking. Whether it’s black pepper, ginger, or bay leaves, they have a vast use in the kitchen. However, some spices have other uses besides their culinary ones. Take bay leaves for example. They are a great addition to a stew, but can also be used to relieve a variety of …
We all start our day with a good warm cuppa Joe. It’s a common habit in every culture and a very needed boost after a good night of sleep. It sharpens our senses and gets us ready for the day, and is helpful on many other levels as well. Well, at least we thought so. …
Baking soda is somewhat of a miracle medicine. It has been used in plenty of natural remedies in the past, and can be found in nearly any home. It truly has some miraculous uses – it can be used for cleaning, preparing meals, and for relieving numerous diseases and conditions. In the past decade or …
We’ve all heard the term probiotics, but do any of you know what these microorganisms represent? They are especially great for a healthy gut flora, and a healthy gut means a healthy system. In latest studies, probiotics have shown that they can optimize our immune system as well, which is a pretty interesting claim, to …
Men and women both love to sit with their legs crossed. It’s a common sitting position, especially in important events. However, science doesn’t recommend it. According to new studies, sitting with your legs crossed can bring about a host of health problems. Below you can see the most common problems it can cause, led by …
Millions of people around the world are suffering from neck pain. That’s not a surprise. In 2021, we lead very sedentary lives, either sitting on our desks in front of the PC or bending our neck down to look at our phones. While it seems harmless, it does massive damage to our neck muscles and …
We all know that fiber is important for our digestion, but how much fiber do we exactly need? FDA guidelines recommend 20-30 gr. of fiber per day, but most Americans rarely eat that much. This shouldn’t be surprising. Our diet consists of refined foods, which means that we rarely digest the real fiber – the …
The whole world may be suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s another epidemic we don’t pay a lot of attention to – obesity. It’s become a serious problem for millions of people around the world. There’s a certain stigma associated with it too, with obese people unable to lose weight because …
