Health and wellness tips on how to cope with physical and mental health issues and maintain a balance of the mind and body to feel healthy and happy.
In our modern world, where we can buy all of our medicine and all of our food at the supermarket, a lot of us have forgotten where the medicines we take and the food we eat comes from. In most communities around the world, plants have been used over centuries for medicinal purposes, but the medicine we buy today has often been added…
Honey is healthy, most people know that. We know that it’s an effective way to boost energy, strengthen immunity, and fight bacterial infections. But the healing properties of honey extend way beyond that. In fact, you’ll probably be surprised at this long list of ailments and health issues that honey can help prevent and treat. It’s about time that people learn about the…
Passionflower, also known as Passiflora incarnata, maypop, apricot vine, water lemon or wild passion vine is a fast-growing perennial, which gardeners love growing. Its large flowers have 5 long stamens and 5 white petals, magenta to blue. According to tradition, it is called passion vine because its floral parts represent the elements of the Crucifixion (3 styles for the 3 nails, 5 stamens…
Contrary to popular belief of buckwheat being a cereal grain, it is, in fact, a seed. However, it is used in food as an equivalent to cereals even though it contains no wheat. Yes, it is free of gluten! Also, it facilitates weight loss since it has much fewer calories than wheat or barley and higher fiber content. However, there is more to this…
I personally believe that exercise can't be replaced with anything. However, it seems that a pinch of turmeric has the same effects on heart health as an hour of aerobic workout. According to recent research, in certain cases, turmeric can really help cardiovascular health, especially for women who are going through age-related health changes and are suffering from postmenopausal health issues. Numerous studies have revealed that turmeric…
You’ve likely heard the term “gout”, but do you know what it is, and what to do about it? Gout is actually a very painful type of arthritis. In order to alleviate the pain of this condition, it must be treated, either by a doctor or by using one of many home remedies. There are different types of gout, and it can be acute…
Have you ever tried to cleanse your face skin with a natural homemade remedy like a honey face wash? Washing your face with some kind of oil can be the best skin care for many, but the challenge is in finding that perfect oil combination for your face. In fact, once you find the right combination of oils for your face, you are always…
Sleeping is vital for us to function, and whilst we joke that without a coffee we are useless. But what we really need is to be sleeping well and for long enough and if we can accomplish that, it is highly likely that we wouldn’t need that morning coffee…or three. But it is not just the number of hours we sleep for; it’s…