Category: Health

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a very serious condition. Once the microbes that cause a UTI travel from the urethra to the bladder, they can move further into the kidneys. When this happens, the person afflicted is at risk for severe illness, according to WebMD. Symptoms of a kidney…

Are your nails always splitting or breaking? It turns out this has to do with manganese. Did you know manganese comes from the Greek word “magic?” Keep reading to understand what manganese is and what you can do to avoid manganese deficiency. What is manganese?The mineral manganese has antioxidant properties…

Before we list the myriad of jobs you can use it for, we want to note that there is one thing you should not be using it for, exfoliation. While using baking soda as an exfoliator is a popular hack making its way around the internet, using it on your face can…

The weed in the photo is called purslane. Lucky for you, purslane grows like crazy. It tastes good and is good for you. Here are 10 of the best health benefits of purslane: 1. Omega-3 fatty acids You thought you could only get omega-3s through salmon and flaxseeds. You’ll be…

In recent years, coconut has become wildly popular. Coconut water is available in nearly every grocery store. Coconut flesh is dried and used as flakes on yogurt. Coconut flour replaces traditional flour in baked goods. And coconut milk is used in fashionable curry dishes. As many coconut fanatics know, this…

Dates are an often overlooked fruit in most Western cultures. We pay a lot of attention to healthy fruits like oranges, apples, and lemons, but dates are also some of the most valuable natural foods you’ll find as far as health benefits are concerned. Indeed, natural-remedy advocates say dates can…

Did you know that despite its small size, the thyroid gland affects nearly every cell, tissue and organ in the body? This is why a properly functioning thyroid is so important. Surprisingly, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and yet, 60 percent are unaware that they have…

If you find yourself sluggish a month into your New Year’s resolutions, you may find that one simple change to your routine could make a big difference. Lemons, and lemon juice in particular, boast a lot of health benefits. Why? Well, lemons are loaded with nutrients such as vitamin C,…