The television is flooded with adverts for chemical solutions to the never-ending problem of achieving flawless skin. We watch in adoration at whichever celebrity has been chosen to represent the brand, and believe in the solution, even if it costs $50... But no more, it's time to stop believing in these expensive solutions for flawless skin and get back to basics with your…
Who would have thought that a mix of garlic, onion, wine, and bile from a cow's stomach could be an efficacious antibacterial? Surprisingly, it is. This Anglo-Saxon treatment, which dates back to the ninth century, is extremely effective against certain bacteria cultures that cause an eye infection. This 1.000-year-old remedy was found in Bald’s Leechbook or "Medicinale Anglicum", an Old English medical textbook…
If you are trying to ease a bad hangover, the solution is simpler than anyone could imagine. Newly translated 1,900-year-old Egyptian papyrus written in Greek revealed that a leafy necklace seems to be the remedy for the "drunken headache". The key ingredient for the cure is the slow-growing evergreen shrub, Danae racemosa, commonly known as Alexandrian laurel or Poet's laurel. According to Dr.…
Rhodiola Rosea, also known as golden root or roseroot, is a wild herb widely known for its medicinal properties, including being a natural antidepressant. Roseroot has green flowers and grows in cold regions of the world, including the Arctic and mountainous parts of Europe. It was initially introduced in prehistoric Siberia. During the Bronze Age roseroot was transferred from Georgia to Greece through…