Experiencing either pain or a tingling sensation in the left arm makes most people think they are about to suffer a heart attack. However, this is rarely the case, even if you have some medical history of minor heart problems such as arrhythmia, palpitations, extrasystoles etc. In order to distinguish harmless sensations of pain and tingling … Read more about Pain and Tingling in Left Arm
Shaped like tomatoes, with a soft, slightly astringent, but sweet pulp and a gorgeous bright orange or purple skin, persimmons (Diospyros virginiana) are nutritious fruits, rich in phytochemicals with significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory as well as antibacterial activity. The more astringent the fruit, the richer its nutritional profile. What makes the persimmon healthy is its catechin and … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Persimmon
A popular New Year’s Eve tradition states that eating lentils (Lens culinaris) at midnight will bring one financial prosperity in the year to come. While this is nothing more than an entertaining custom, lentils consumption does have some impressive health benefits. The legume boasts a good nutritional profile and holds several impressive benefits of the digestive, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Lentils
A miniature orange, the kumquat (Citrus japonica) is a citrus fruit of Asian descent. Unlike many of their kind, both the tree and its fruit are frost-resistant, thus adding to the appeal for passionate gardeners. Kumquats are a rich source of vitamin C, a potent natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent with excellent antiviral and antibacterial properties. In … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Kumquat