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The effects of our polluted environment on our health can lead to illness and worse. There has been evidence in many parts of the world that soil conditions in agricultural landscapes have deteriorated significantly over the last 50 years, due to pesticides,

More than 170 million people throughout the world suffer from diabetes and the number continues to climb. Could it be that many of these people could benefit from an easily accessible product such as cinnamon? This spice, which most of us have

Life can be a stressful game if you believe it to be. While there are outside circumstances that are outside of our control, there are also many circumstances within our control. No matter what though, the game of life is played until

Aloe vera plants, particularly aloe barbadensis miller plants, have been used for centuries to help burns, cuts, and other skin ailments. It is known to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, which allow skin ailments to heal while reducing the risk of

Depression can be considered one of the most severe conditions of a person’s life. Anyone suffering from depression can experience a gain in weight or loss. A sudden weight change can be a symptom of depression, as well as a side effect

People commonly eat more whenever celebrations arise, such as birthdays and holidays. A new study found out that people who have the tendency to eat in response to external factors, such as holidays and celebrations, have lesser problems in dealing with their

Aerobic Benefit: The word “aerobic” means “with oxygen”. Researchers consistently recommend that regular physical activity with healthy eating habits is the most efficient way to keep yourself fit and control your body weight. Aerobic activity helps you to control or reduce your

Your adrenal glands are two tiny pyramid-shaped pieces of tissue situated right above each kidney. Their job is to produce and release, when appropriate, certain regulatory hormones and chemical messengers. Adrenaline is manufactured in the interior of the adrenal gland, called the

Women are more prone to the workplace because of the many roles they play in life: as a career woman, wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Women work way beyond the 9-5 shift, often having to rush home to cook dinner, help the

Guided meditation is used by many people not only to relax from a busy day but also to tune into their own bodies and minds. Since days have become more stressful, the world has become more crowded, and more worldly problems have

Adrenal Fatigue occurs when your adrenal glands – 2 small glands that sit on top of your kidneys – become overworked and depleted. Your adrenal glands are responsible for handling the stresses of your daily life, whether that be physical stress, emotional

By Christopher Scipio Homeopath/Herbalist & African Bush Doctor. Bush Medicine is traditional herbal medicine- the oldest system of healing in the world. Bush medicine started in Africa more than 80,000 years ago and in the diaspora specifically in African-Caribbean culture, plants are

Life without emotions is like an empty canvass. Our life canvas should have color or else life would be completely dull and boring. Emotions are so important in daily life. For that reason, human emotions have been the object of research and

Full body massage can produce multiple benefits for your health. These benefits go far beyond an hour spent relaxing quietly, escaping the day. An increasing amount of evidence indicates that stress and tension form the root causes of many diseases and illnesses.

Herbal medicine is a traditional practice of treating ailments with the use of plants and their extracts. We all know that long before the advent of medical science and technology, people in ancient times would rely on the efficacy of certain plants