More of Today’s ArticlesHow to disinfect a wound almost instantly
People are quick to dismiss wounds, especially if they do not appear threatening. Little do people know that open wounds, when left untreated, could lead to severe infections. According to the …
How acupuncture benefits your respiratory system
Acupunctureis the ancient Chinese practice of inserting hair-thin needles into the skin to stimulate different body parts. As a form of alternative medicine, it does not directly cure any …
Study confirms the powerful antioxidant potential of African lettuce
African lettuce (Launaea taraxacifolia) has been used to treat dyslipidemia and liver diseases, both of which are associated with oxidative stress. A study published in the Journal of Natural …
You can lessen the severity of rheumatoid arthritis with reflexology
Reflexology is a godsend for people who are debilitated by pain caused by arthritis and other similar ailments. An article in Modern Reflexology explained how one particular branch of this …
Maqui berry is an underreported superfood – it shows scientific promise for lowering your blood sugar levels
Maqui berries(Aristotelia chilensis) are considered to be one of the lesser-known superfoods. However, these dark berries come with potent antioxidant and anti-diabetes properties. A Natural …
10 tried-and-tested ways to remedy plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder that affects your plantar fascia, or theligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot. The condition causes pain in your heel. If you suffer from …
Here are the healthiest fruits you can eat that are low in sugar
Fruits are, hands down, some of the best sources of vital nutrients on the planet. Some are even classified as superfoods because of their downright impressive nutritional profile. But when you …
How to easily grow your own lettuce
Lettuce is a widely enjoyed vegetable thought to have come to our shores from India and Central Asia via Europe. We have enjoyed this plant since the ancient times. Herodotus wrote that it was a …
A basic guide to fermentation for the smart homesteader
Fermentation is one of the most important processes that a homesteader should have in their arsenal. This process has been around for centuries and has been widely used for the preservation of …
Shock: 50% of freshwater insects are contaminated with microplastics
We tend to hear quite a bit about fish suffering from plastic contamination, with images of whales washing up on beaches with stomachs full of plastic bottles becoming an all-too-common sight … |
