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09/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to grow ginger at home

Ginger is a superfood that is packed with nutrients and other healthy compounds that are beneficial to both your physical and mental health. Most of its medicinal properties come from the rhizome — the underground part of the stem, which is commonly mislabeled as the root. Ginger can be used fresh, powdered, dried, or even as […]

09/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Ginger essential oil can prevent cheese from getting infected with E.coli

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is prized around the world for its uses and benefits both in food and medicine. A study made by researchers at Ege University in Turkey revealed that dipping certain cheeses in a coating made from the essential oil of the plant can prolong shelf life. Their findings, which appeared in CyTA – Journal of […]

09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The science behind the healing effects of ginger

Ginger is one of those plants widely known to have health benefits but is somehow not recognized by conventional medicine. It has been used by different cultures for centuries, not just as a spice, but also as a medicinal treatment for a variety of conditions. And modern science agrees, as proven by a large number of […]

08/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

From superfood to superspice: Latest health trends focus on the benefits of spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne and cinnamon

The next best thing in food may very well be your spice rack. No longer just used for seasoning, spices are being recognized for their therapeutic value. In an article that appeared in the Daily Mail, six spices have been dubbed as the “in” food for 2018, with scientific literature to back them up: Turmeric – […]

08/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

There are more than 115 phytochemical components in ginger – no wonder it’s considered a top superfood

It wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that Hippocrates was referring to ginger (Zingiber officinale) in his famous quote about letting food be your medicine and your medicine your food: It’s a spice that is heavily used around the world, both as a dietary condiment and a medicinal plant. It’s a member of the Zingiberaceae family, in which […]

07/31/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The scientific evidence behind some well-known home remedies

From honey for a sore throat to ginger candy for nausea, there are common home remedies everyone turns to in a pinch. And though most will undoubtedly attest to their efficacy, the big question is whether they really work. Scientific evidence says some do while some don’t, and you may be surprised to find which ones […]

06/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

These foods KILL cancer cells better than chemotherapy

Cancer remains one of the trickiest medical conditions to treat, with no clear solution or completely effective treatment. Because it strikes so many people, it has also been the subject of countless studies. In this huge body of research, some foods have been repeatedly identified as being effective at killing cancer stem cells. This is […]

05/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Turmeric is an ideal drug alternative for treating Type 2 diabetes – research journal

If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably had it hammered into your head already that you need to eat a low-glycemic diet and exercise regularly, but there is one very powerful tool that can help you in this fight that doesn’t get nearly as much attention: turmeric. This root, which comes from the same plant family as […]

05/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Heal your thyroid with dandelion… and 9 other powerful tonics to try

The thyroid is an important gland that is responsible for a lot of functions in the body. If it is over- or under-functioning, you might experience symptoms, such as brain fog, a slower metabolism, fatigue, and even depression. Here are some tonics and teas that you can brew up to improve thyroid health: Dandelion – […]

04/19/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

A nutritionist shares the best natural foods to eat for better sleep

Still tossing and turning in bed even if you’ve been trying your best to doze off? Time and again, studies have warned about the dangers of sleep deprivation, which affects 38 percent of Britons, mostly women aged 35 to 44. It turns out that the Brits are the worst sleepers, according to life insurance company […]

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