You’ve probably seen purple dead-nettle growing at one time or another, even if you didn’t realize it. This common plant that’s native to Europe and Asia, can now be found throughout North America too, and it’s very widespread. If you start paying more attention to the plants around you the next time you go for...
Whether you’ve decided to get in better shape as part of a New Year’s resolution, for summer bathing suit season or you just want to boost your normal routine, there’s never a bad time to get fit and shed those last extra pounds. And odds are you want to lose weight fast. But if you’ve ever tried losing...
Celery, which has the scientific name Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery begin with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery continues to prove...
An antibiotic is any substance that inhibits the growth and replication of a bacterium or kills it outright. The introduction of antibiotics into medicine revolutionized the way infectious diseases were treated and allowed doctors to treat infections that were previously likely to kill patients. Antibiotics are one of the most common classes of drugs today, and...
Cabbage is a member of the Brassica genus of plants. The less-formal name for this group is cruciferous vegetables. Other members of this family include broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, collard, mustard, radish, rutabagas, and turnips. These vegetables are well-known for their health benefits [1]. Have you ever tried cabbage juice? You can eat cabbage...
Have you ever heard of the burdock plant? With some parts of the plant being edible, it has been used for a long time, both for food and medicine. While there are numerous benefits to the plant, the root of the burdock plant is arguably the most powerful part. This is everything you should know...
Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces to help you sleep at night. Darkness is one of the key elements that trigger your brain to produce melatonin so that you will go to sleep. This is why being exposed to light at nighttime can block melatonin production and prevent you from getting into a...
For many of us, the day doesn’t really start until we’ve had our first cup of coffee. It perks us up, helps to get our digestive system going, and is part of our morning routine that makes us feel ready for the day. But did you know that your morning joe could potentially interact with...
Are you always cold, only to break out into terrible sweats, especially at night time? Do you constantly feel tired or weak, like you are in a fog, and can’t focus? Is every day a question of whether or not you’ll get a headache or have digestive problems? The first steps to combatting these symptoms...
Ever find yourself craving something delicious but then worrying about your waistline? Fortunately, not every food is out to get you and your weight loss progress. There’s a long list of options that’ll not only satisfy your taste buds but also keep your calorie count in check. These foods are packed with fiber, vitamins, and...
Detox diets, or “cleanses”, have gained immense popularity over the last decade. Diets like these claim to clean your blood and eliminate toxins from your body, promising results like weight loss, increased energy, clearer skin, fewer digestive issues, decreased bloating, and lowered inflammation. Some even claim to help cure autoimmune diseases and allergies. Something that...
Dr Terry Wahls is a medical academic at the University of Iowa. In 2004, when Terry was 45 years old, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She struggled with weakness in her left leg, which left her stumbling. Her health history also included abnormal spinal fluid, spinal cord lesions, and diminishing vision. Terry’s health...
