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Although excessive sodium can cause a variety of health problems, ranging from edema to hypertension, modest amounts of salt is good for the health. After all, body fluids are made from a combination of sodium and water. In today’s post, we are listing down the surprising health benefits of salt: Promotes Better Oral Health Natural sea salt contains a small …

Coconut oil is having a moment in the beauty industry for its uncanny ability to boost hydration and inject the skin with nourishing antioxidants. But there is more to coconut oil than moisturizing the skin! In today’s post, we are listing down some of the most surprising healing benefits of coconut oil: Speeds Up the Metabolic Rate Coconut oil speeds …

Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made from fermented apples. Cider vinegar is typically used as a salad dressing, as flavoring in cooking, as well as a detoxifying agent. Studies show that apple cider vinegar may help promote weight loss too! In today’s post, we explore the surprising weight loss benefits of apple cider vinegar: Lowers Blood Sugar …

A foam roller is a piece of equipment coated with soft foam. This equipment is used for self-massage or self-myofascial release. The roller helps reduce inflammation, eases joint pain and enhances flexibility. Although a foam roller is used as self-massage equipment, it is quite useful as a pre and post workout massager. Apart from soothing tired muscles, a foam roller …

Fitness trackers are not only useful; they amplify your performance on and off the gym! While it is easy to think that these nifty gears are your ticket to a toned body, you have to use fitness trackers right to achieve the desired results! How? Here are our tips: Work on the Mindset Change should come from within, not from …

St. John’s wort is a type of perennial plant native to Europe. This herb is prized for its medicinal properties. St. John’s wort contains powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory agents. It is used to heal a wide range of diseases caused by internal and external inflammation. St. John’s wort is also used to treat a variety of mental disorders, particularly depression. …

Vegetable glycerin is a colorless, odorless viscous compound derived from coconut, palm or soy. This compound is often used in beauty products, particularly skin and hair care products because it is hydrating and nourishing. Glycerin is a humectant. It has the uncanny ability to attract moisture and seal it in, providing lasting moisture to the cells. Glycerin also facilitates proper …

Drinking a soda every now and then seems innocent enough. After all, a can of cola three to four times a week can’t hurt, right? Wrong. Calories from soda add up to the calories you consume from the food you eat. The extra calories will go straight to your hips. Worse, drinking sodas regularly could lead to bad teeth and …

A tuning fork is a type of two-pronged metal fork used as an acoustic resonator. Traditionally, this tool is used to tune musical instruments. The fork works by releasing a perfect wave pattern to match a musician’s instrument. The fork is painstakingly crafted so it emits a pure sound with fixed numbers of vibrations per second. It also generates a …

Here’s a surprise: some of the medical treatments deemed as “modern” are actually hundreds of years old! Even more remarkable is the fact that some medieval medical procedures and techniques are still being used today. In today’s post, we are listing down common medieval treatments that are still in use today: Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy that …