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Aspirin is an analgesic drug that soothes minor aches and pains. It works by reducing inflammation and bringing the body temperature down in case of a fever. Health experts also use aspirin to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. Unfortunately, taking aspirin presents a number of health risks too! And in today’s post, we are listing down the risks …

Alkalizing is the process of neutralizing acids to achieve the right balance of potential hydrogen or pH. Potential hydrogen is defined as the “the measurement of electrical resistance between negative and positive ions in the body”. pH is a way to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a certain substance. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH …

Mangosteen is not just an average fruit. It’s packed with essential nutrients and antioxidant, making it a venerable superfruit! Mangosteen is a type of tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and South America. The tree bears edible fruits with purple rind and white, soft flesh. Mangosteen is not as popular as orange and apples in the west, but this fruit …

Pawpaw is a type of tropical fruit that belongs to the Asimina family. It’s native to North America, thriving in hilly bottomland. The common pawpaw is a clonal or patch-forming understory tree. Pawpaw comes in an array of shapes and sizes. The tree bears an edible fruit with white, fibrous pulp that’s packed with macro and micronutrients. In today’s post, …

Red cabbage – also known as purple cabbage or red kraut – is a kind of cage with purple or dark red leaves. The coloring of the leaves, caused by anthocyanins – will depend on the acidity of the soil. In acidic soil, the cabbage will turn a purple color but in alkaline soil, the cabbage turns green or yellow. …

Gerson therapy is a diet-based alternative treatment to cancer. It was developed in the 1920s by a German-born physician, Max Gerson. Dr. Gerson’s self-developed anti-cancer therapy is based on the idea that chronic diseases are caused by the lack of oxygen in the body. And you can get oxygen by consuming organic, raw fruits and vegetables. Dr. Gerson believes that …

Fiber is part of a healthy diet. It promotes regular bowel movement and keeps the digestive system healthy. It protects from cardiovascular diseases and boosts your weight loss efforts. Fiber also lowers cholesterol level and reduces blood pressure. It also stabilizes the glucose level in the blood, minimizing the chances of overeating. If you’re not getting enough fiber, you become …

We all know refined sugar is hazardous to the health but how dangerous is table sugar? Refined or white sugar, is made from sucrose. Because it’s bleached and overly-processed, it contain zero nutritional value. It could trigger a sugar-addiction, leading to diabetes, obesity and cancer. Sugar can also alter our metabolic rate, causing all sorts of hormonal and metabolic disorders. …

Usually, the raspberries are cultivated as a food source but the red raspberry leaves may be just as beneficial to the health. The red raspberry leaf, which is derived from the shrubby raspberry plant, is prized for its curative and health benefits.  The leaf is often used in folk remedies, especially among expecting women. According to the Berry Health Benefits …

Astragalus refers to a whole genus of herbs and small shrubs that belong to the legume family Fabaceae. The genus, which is native to the Northern Hemisphere, is often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. Studies show that the herb may help alleviate a number of diseases. In TCM, Astragalus is also used as a pre-emptive measure to certain …