Somehow the western diet is to blame for the increased number of people developing type 2 diabetes. These diets include processed grains, added sugar, meat, dairy, and salt. According to the CDC, 30 percent of U.S adults drink sweetened beverages such as soda daily. To manage diabetes, you need to maintain a normal blood sugar […]
The Baobab tree is an Africa’s ‘Tree of Life’ that can live for up to 6000 years. Its fruit is the only one of a kind that dries naturally on the branch. The name ‘Tree of Life’ was adopted as a result of the nutrients it offers during the dry season. Baobab fruit contains more […]
Hemp seed oil, commonly referred to as hemp oil, is derived from hemp seeds through a process known as cold-pressing. The clear green unrefined oil should not be confused with cannabidiol (CBD) oil which is extracted from the cannabis plant, specifically the flowers and leaves. Hemp oil may or may not contain small traces of […]
Acai berries originate from the Amazon area of South America and they come from the acai palm tree. These dark purple healthy tasty fruits are said to have been the main source of food for the indigenous tribe at a time when there was hunger. Besides being used as a staple food in the Amazon, […]
Ginger is a plant with a pungent and unique flavor that’s used in stir-fries, juice, tea, soup and also for medicinal use. For centuries, ginger has been used to treat and manage an array of health problems ranging from digestion, nausea, migraines, colds and high blood pressure. Most of us are familiar with the rhizome […]
Sage is a perennial herb with impressive uses and aroma. Traditionally, sage was used to treat snakebites, boost female fertility, and protect against evil. In the modern world, sage is considered important for human health and added to dishes due to its peppery flavor. Furthermore, sage is used as a cleaning agent, a pesticide and […]
The Aloe Vera plant is not only known for its medicinal use but also its wide application in beauty products. The vast amount of amino acids and proteolytic enzymes in Aloe Vera works exceptionally well on our skin and hair to prevent and treat various kinds of skin conditions. This succulent plant has been in […]
Pains and aches have always been part of our daily life ever since the beginning of human race. We’re always looking for ways to relieve the immediate symptoms of the pain which only provides temporary relief. Before the existence of drug stores, natural pain relievers were being used widely which is still the case in […]
A few months back, social media went crazy over the marine algae. Its health benefits spread like wildfire and quite a number of scientific research have been conducted to prove these claims. If you thought of algae as gunk found in water, this article will change your perspective. What you might not know is that […]