Garlic (Allium sativa) has been celebrated for thousands of years for its many health-promoting properties, including potent antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal capabilities. In 1858, French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur observed that bacteria did not survive after being treated...
Mouth bacteria doesn't just cause bad breath and lead to unhealthy teeth and gums - it’s also linked to other health problems such as heart disease and even dementia.
Plaque is a type of biofilm which consists of a thin...
For many, a needle is a needle and the thought of putting one anywhere near your face tops the list of things they are just not willing to try.
However, as those laugh lines and crows feet pop up over...
When it comes to heart disease, one would think that Americans would be well informed. After all, it is the leading cause of death in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one...
Earlier this month, the media was aflutter with reports of Subway restaurants' decision to remove azodicarbonamide, a chemical used in shoe rubbers, from its bread. While this is good news, various other chemicals remain in Subway's breads, and the...
One of the main reasons for falling off track when it comes to healthy eating is hunger pangs. When you’re hungry, it’s a lot more difficult to resist grabbing anything and everything that’s available to eat, even if you...
In the U.S., rutabagas are simply called rutabagas, but throughout much of the rest of the world they are known as “swedes.” This root veggie is thought to have originated as a cross between a turnip and a wild...
For years, many doctors believed that fibromyalgia was psychosomatic, or “all in your head,” because of the wide range of symptoms that couldn’t be scientifically pinpointed. The only real evidence was patient complaints.
The disorder causes deep tissue pain, especially...
We have talked a lot about how important it is to be in tune not only with what goes into your body but also with what comes out. Urine, for example, can fluctuate in color and odor depending on...
How much water do you go through in a day? A few gallons, maybe? It may come as a bit of a surprise that the average family of four in America goes through a whopping 400 gallons of water...
