Cedarwood essential oil is said to be the first oil extracted from a plant. With a rich and woody aroma, cedarwood essential oil offers a variety of uses for mental and physical health. Here are a few of the most popular and well-researched medicinal properties and benefits of Cedarwood Oil. Fungicide: Cedarwood Oil has good…
Melasma, which means skin hyperpigmentation, is a very common skin condition. It occurs on cheeks, forehead, chin and upper-lip area, and gives an ugly look. Melasma is thought to be the stimulation of melanocytes (cells in the epidermal layer of skin that produce a pigment called melanin) by the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone…
Tinnitus itself is a kind of symptom signaling some disturbance in the auditory system. It is typically characterized as a sizzling, ringing in the ears. In some patients, it takes the form of a electric buzzing, whistling or hissing. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that can result from a wide range of…
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and enjoy a delicious feast of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more. But if you’re looking for a way to spice up your traditional menu, why not try adding a green bean casserole to the mix? Green bean casserole is a classic American dish that…
Biotin, also known as vitamin H or coenzyme R, is a water-soluble B-vitamin (vitamin B7). Biotin is an essential nutrient that can be found naturally in foods such as eggs, brewer’s yeast, cauliflower and cucumber to name a few. Biotin is often recommended as a dietary supplement for strengthening hair and nails. Below, you will…
When a hot curling iron brushes your neck or boiling water splashes your hand, your first instinct might be to grab an ice pack. Stop right there. Applying extreme cold to compromised skin is one of the most dangerous, yet widely practiced, home remedies. Treating a minor burn incorrectly doesn’t just prolong the pain; it…
Coconut water is the liquid inside an immature green coconut. It is the juice or endosperm of the young coconut. In general, young and slightly immature coconuts harvested when they are about 5-7 months of age for the drink. This water is rich in vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids and cytokine. It could potentially…
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees that belong to the genus “Cinnamomum”, it’s one of the oldest known spices, sprinkled on toast and lattes. But extracts from the bark of the cinnamon tree have also been used traditionally as medicine throughout the world. Take a look at the health…
If you enjoy baking, you might have wondered about the differences between brown sugar and white sugar. They not only look and taste different but also behave differently in recipes. So, what sets them apart, and does it matter which one you use? In this blog post, we’ll explore the key distinctions between brown sugar…
Colon cancer is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon. Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the US and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Anyone can get colon cancer but it is more common in people over 50 years. This is why regular screening beginning…