Savory and healthy, cumin (Cuminum cyminum) refers to the somewhat crescent-shaped seeds of the plant with the same name. In addition to being rich in antioxidants, cumin possesses excellent antimicrobial properties and is especially recommended for indigestion, flatulence and as an efficient natural remedy for bad breath. The culinary spice is a rich source of iron, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Cumin
Sun exposure can be a blessing to one’s health, but lying on the hot beach for too long under the scorching sun can lead to insolation, also known as heatstroke or sunstroke, exposing us to a series of unfortunate side effects and threatening our health and well-being. When controlled, sun exposure has several outstanding healing properties: … Read more about Heatstroke, Sunstroke, Insolation: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Temperatures this year seem to have skyrocketed and the weather outside is getting hotter and hotter, making us lose the little appetite we have left. Sultry weather such as this can easily throw our body off which is why we need to be extra careful with what we eat and drink and in what amounts. … Read more about What to Eat When It’s Hot Outside
Also known as European cornel or Cornelian cherry, dogwood (Cornus mas) has only recently come to the attention of the medical community due to its impressive tonic, hepatoprotective and restorative properties. It is one of 60 other plants belonging to the family with the same name. It can be found throughout southern Europe and in … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Dogwood