Over the last years you probably have been hearing of superfoods, as foods with extraordinary nutritious properties. Among these superfoods you find spirulina, an alga which is recommended not only to those people who want to lose weight, but also to whoever wants to stay fit. So what is spirulina for? In this article I…
Panax Ginseng Benefits and Side Effects
The therapeutic use of Panax ginseng tracks back to 4000 years ago, when the Chinese emperor Shen demanded further studies on the plant which showed to have beneficial and therapeutic properties. Let’s see in detail now, Panax ginseng benefits and side effects. Ginseng refers to eleven different varieties of a short, slow-growing plant with fleshy…
What is St. John’s Wort: Health Benefits and Side Effects
Native to Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa, though it is spread everywhere now, Hypericum (Hypericum perforatum) or St John’s wort is a perennial plant used for centuries in popular medicine, to heal burn, wound, skin inflammation and also mild depression and anxiety. St. John’s wort has been known and used for its health benefits…
Maca: Health Benefits and Side Effects of Peruvian Ginseng
My latest article was about Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng. Today I am going to be dealing with Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng. I got interested in its health benefits after watching an Italian TV show on health and wellness, and I thought it would be a good idea to share a bit…
What Are the Health Benefits of Ashwagandha? – The Indian Ginseng
A couple of months ago, while surfing the net, I stumbled upon Ashwagangha; I didn’t know what it was, though it sounded to me like something related to India and Ayurvedic medicine. Actually I was right! So what are the health benefits of ashwagandha? This valuable plant, also known as Indian gingseng, has been used…
How Does Agoraphobia Feel Like: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives his/her environment as unsafe and with no easy way out. These situations may include open spaces, public transportation, shopping centers, or simply being outside home. Let’s try now to understand what agoraphobia feels like, its symptoms, causes and treatment….
Sore Throat: Symptoms, Causes And Best Natural Remedies
The cold season has set in for some time now, and more and more people get tormented by sore throat- an issue which gets worse, if it is not treated in time. In this post I am going to be dealing with several kinds of sore throat, the main symptoms, causes and the best natural…
High Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Causes, Diet And Natural Remedies
High blood pressure, a pathology also knowns as hypertension, may cause even more severe pathologies, if it is not cured properly. In this article I am going to be dealing with the symptoms, causes and normal values of blood pressure; what to do to lower blood pressure, what to eat, foods to avoid and the…
Is Drinking Milk Bad or Healthy? How Much Is Too Much?
Milk is one of the most consumed foods in the world, but it is also object of research and discussion. Doctors, nutritionists and scientists around the world have been trying to answer the question: is drinking milk bad or healthy? And why is milk such a controversial subject? Undoubtedly milk is a very precious food….
3 Diet Foods that Undermine Your Weight Loss Efforts and Health
Thinking about going on a diet and have stocked up on diet foods? Don’t let them fool you! Keep on reading this article, to understand how these foods may undermine your weight loss efforts and overall health. No matter what the season is, whether it is summer, winter or autumn, we always want to be…