Prickly Ash An aromatic shrub or small tree native to eastern North America, the prickly ash has prickly stems and feathery leaves. The bark has traditionally been used to treat the circulatory and digestive systems. Powdered bark is used as a poultice for wounds. Precautions and Recommendations • If taken when the stomach is irritable,… Continue reading
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Researches for malaria vaccine and drug developers
With increased attention on finding a cure for the scourge of malaria, recently highlighted by the announcement of a large research and development grant from the Bill Gates Foundation, and with several candidates already in the pipeline, there could be a $1 billion market for malaria vaccine products by 2017, according to healthcare market research… Continue reading
Eating Out – Practical Tips 1
Eating out means you cannot choose and cook the food yourself. This may hide some risks, such as consummation of fatty food, lots of salt and sugar, eating food that is not prepared in a healthy way. It is a common belief that since you pay at a restaurant, you should eat large portions of… Continue reading
How to eat less at restaurants?
Choosing healthier food is very important but we should not forget that limited eating is also of key importance. It is often difficult to cut down eating and many people cannot deal with that task by themselves. It becomes even more difficult when you are eating out. Here are some common advises that may help… Continue reading
The Importance of Minerals
The word “mineral” means “mined from the earth”. Minerals are divided into two groups: metallic and non-metallic. In contrast to carbohydrates, fats, proteins and vitamins, minerals do not contain carbon and for this reason they are referred to as inorganic substances. The human organism needs more than 100 mg of minerals per day in order… Continue reading
Color Your Hair Naturally
The color of a person’s hair, skin and eyes is determined by human genes before their birth. The determinants for hair color are called melanocytes. They form the color of the hair and make the distinction between black, brown and red hair. The percentage of each pigment makes the hair blonde, brown or red. Melanocytes… Continue reading
Natural Treatment of Dandruff
Dandruff, or dry, flaky skin on the scalp, is a very frequent and annoying problem. It is usually caused by a condition called seborrhoeic dermatitis which results in itchy, scaly scalp rash. Dry and scaly skin may be cause by the lack of some vitamins and minerals, and especially vitamins A, B2, B3, C, biotin,… Continue reading
Unhealthy Foods
The human body requires certain types and amounts of nutrients in order to function normally. However, if we want to stay healthy, we should be careful about the type and amount of food we choose. There are some foods that should be avoided or consumed in very small amounts. Here are some examples of foods… Continue reading