It seems that more and more benefits of drinking organic green tea are being discovered all the time. If you haven’t developed the healthy habit of consuming it on a regular basis, here are just six reasons to remind...
According to United Arab Emirates University obesity expert Syed Shah, “modernization has not been good for our health. Even in remote Himalayan villages in Pakistan, obesity rates have increased five times over the last two decades. Years ago, people...
Sleepwalking, when an individual rises and walks around the house, sometimes doing routine chores, or engaging in bizarre behaviors, while still in non-REM sleep, can be highly disruptive for family members of the sleepwalker, and potentially dangerous for the...
When it comes to controlling diabetes, the mention of grapes may seem surprising, as these crisp berries are relatively high in fructose, and eating too many of them may cause a diabetic's blood sugar to elevate. However, new research...
When we see the word "free," we instinctively get excited thinking it must be a great thing. However, the reality is that there are very few things in life that are truly "free." There is almost always a cost,...
Chickweed (Stellaria media), also sometimes called starweed, is considered an annoyance to many gardeners seeking to exorcise it from their lawns. This delicate-looking plant with thin, fuzzy stems and small white flowers grows wild over much of North America,...
The hot weather has arrived, and with the heat comes increased sweating and the rise of natural body odors. Deodorant is a product which most of us use every day rather unconsciously in the name of hygiene. However, conventional...
The risks associated with not getting enough sleep are well-established. They include increased stress, lower levels of cognitive function and a higher risk of a number of chronic illnesses. Getting a good night's rest has even been linked to...
There is a myth that tanning beds are actually safer than exposure to the sun, but studies, including recent research from the University of Dundee, Scotland, have shown that the risk of skin cancer from tanning beds is twice...
While burping is not a medical condition, it can definitely be embarrassing. Burping, or belching, is just the result of swallowing too much air, and it actually serves a purpose.
It’s the way the body removes gas from the...
