A common kitchen herb, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has been used for centuries for culinary and medicinal reasons. Nowadays, it is also used in the commercial industry for perfumes, food flavorings, mouthwashes, pharmaceutical products, etc. A perennial, evergreen shrub, thyme is used for its leaves. It can tolerate a wide variety of growing conditions including frost, …
Did you know you don't absorb 100% of the vitamins and minerals you eat? Bioavailability is a term that science uses to explain this phenomenon. Whether your nutrients come from food or supplements, the type of nutrients and what they are taken with is important. For example, taking vitamin D while drinking your milk or …
By the year 2025, there will be over one billion women in the world who are either menopausal or postmenopausal. These women are in the prime of their life, but some have been led to believe this natural stage of womanhood is a sign that their body is betraying them. Menopause is one of the …
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You may be wondering: what is kefir? Kefir may be one of the less well-known fermented dairy products; however, its health-promoting benefits are undeniable. Originating from the Caucasian Mountains, kefir has been made by local communities there for hundreds to thousands of years. It is generally made with cow's milk, but other kinds of milk …
Suffering from foot pain? Statistically, you aren’t alone. In adults over the age of 45, it’s estimated that 20 - 25% can have foot/ankle pain. Dealing with pain of any kind can negatively impact day-to-day life, but foot pain affects every step you take. With musculoskeletal complaints being one of the most common reasons people …
Is memory decline inevitable or are there things that can be done? Brain drain is your elder years is a real fear in most cultures around the world. Especially since COVID, the topic of mental health has gained in popularity as people try to recover from and prevent future mental health conditions. These worries can …
Traditionally feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has been used for supporting digestive health, dealing with head pain, asthma, muscle cramping, psoriasis, and treating the common cold. Nowadays, this herb is often most well-known for its ability to help support migraines. Native to Asia, feverfew now grows throughout the world. It is an aromatic plant and is often …
Have you ever had pain in your head? A headache is a common health complaint that can vary in many ways. They can last for minutes to day and be mild and annoying to extremely painful and disabling. The more severe the headache, the more likely additional symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, visual disturbances, …