Also known as Florida fishpoison or fishfuddle, Jamaican dogwood (Piscidia piscipula) is a tropical tree whose bark boasts powerful sedative, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It is one of numerous dogwood species common across the United States and its bark has been traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments, from persistent cough to minor aches … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Jamaican Dogwood
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