Everyone experiences a stomach ache every now and again, whether it's because of something you've eaten, or because you have a stomach bug, or even because you are a little bit hungover, your stomach will often react and it can be extremely painful. Unfortunately, there is no one way to cure your stomach forever, you can't just take a pill and expect to…
Did you know that factors that appear to be indirectly related to your brain can, in fact, directly affect the function of your most vital organ? Studies have shown that everyday habits like not eating the right foods or not talking enough can affect your brain in the long term. Here are five everyday habits that are bad for your brain: 1. Not Eating…
It can be difficult to imagine how you can consume turmeric, the wonder spice, on a daily basis. Its rich flavor, associated with Indian curries and foods, can be overpowering unless you know how to use it properly. Considered holy and auspicious in India for millennia, turmeric is not only a sacred spice it also has proven health benefits. Part of the ginger…
You probably already know that everything you consume affects your health. Whether it be a cup of tea or a giant hamburger, whatever you put in your body has an effect on your body. That's why it is vital that you understand exactly what is in your food before you consume. Moreover, the vital differences between acidic and alkaline foods. An acidic environment…
Colon cancer may be more prevalent in the population than you realise. Did you know that it's the third most common cancer for both men and women and the second most likely cancer to cause death in the USA? Half of the patients that are diagnosed with colon cancer officially die from cancer and the other 30% are unaccounted for. In 2011, the death…
For centuries, native tribes and populations all over the world have used crystals for healing. You may have seen them becoming more fashionable by hippies in the last century, but there is a reason for that. Healers, shamans, priests and spiritual seekers have used crystals for the powerful minerals that the crystals contain. Every crystal comes with healing power, whether it is to…
It's not every day that you stumble across something that really changes your outlook on the world or maybe even just reaffirms what you already thought about the world – let alone in the form of a cartoon. Don't be fooled into thinking that cartoons are just for kids, cartoonist Steve Cutts has proved that adults can enjoy cartoons as well and even…
A health food for some, a comfort food served battered or fried for others, okra is a green vegetable that has a number of health benefits that a lot of people don't know about. The chunky veg, also known as “lady’s fingers” or as “bhindi,” is actually full of potassium, vitamins, and minerals and is almost calorie-free. Research has also linked okra with…