Aromatherapy, which involves the use of essential oils from plants for healing, has been around for thousands of years. In fact, many believe that Cleopatra of Egypt used rose essential oil in order to attract both Julius Caesar and...
While soy has been touted as a health food for many years, there is a vast difference between traditionally fermented, organic soy and processed products made from unfermented soybeans - the type most commonly eaten in America today. As...
Our gut bacteria can impact our lives in a huge variety of ways, many of which are likely still unknown. These microscopic communities which call our digestive tract home can affect how we feel, influence our nervous system, and...
You probably don't need a study to tell you that you get irritable if you go too long without eating, but you may not realize the effect that it can have on your love life.
According to an Ohio State...
Triclosan is an antibacterial compound that has been linked to numerous human health problems. Exposure comes mainly by absorbing it through the skin, or the lining of the mouth, which has resulted in contact dermatitis, or skin irritation, and...
“Virtually all hyperosmolar lubricants need to be reformulated… Normally the mucosal lining of the vagina is a good barrier to infection all by itself, but when that barrier gets compromised, all bets are off.” - Richard Cone, Bio-physicist, Johns...
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Tomatoes are often the fruit most often associated with the antioxidant lycopene, yet watermelon accounts for the highest intake of lycopene in the United States. Most red-hued fruits and vegetables get their rich shades from anthocyanins, yet the watermelon...
According to the PTSD Foundation of America, one in three returning troops in the US is diagnosed with "serious post-traumatic stress symptoms." While this condition is common throughout the military, for obvious reasons, it also afflicts many others who...
It may seem like such a simple thing, but new research has revealed that offices with plants can make staff happier and more productive, as compared to offices without greenery.
While the study, involving the University of Exeter, the University...
When it comes to managing waste, Sweden is at the forefront of the world. While this nation produces a comparable amount of waste to other developed countries, it has implemented a creative solution to keep the trash out of...
