We all know that sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D, and while that’s good, excessive exposure can cause sunburn which can be really painful. Ironically, a new study shows that high doses of Vitamin D can also ease sunburn – reducing redness and inflammation! What did the study...
Natural Ways to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Prevention is the key to keeping a healthy immune system and avoiding flu and many other diseases. This is especially important with the increasing concern over a growing serious health threat which is antibiotic resistance. A recently published paper in the US showed that friendly microbes in the intestinal tracts...
How Turmeric Can Help You Avoid Hereditary Conditions
Are you worried about cancer, diabetes, or heart disease that runs in your family? Were you told by someone that you cannot avoid these illnesses because they are in your genes? Well, don’t believe it! While it has been believed for so long that your genes dictate your health; your...
How a Low Fibre Diet Can Cause Irreversible Damage to Gut Bacteria
For many years, humans have thrived on a diet that is made up of plant-based fibre and healthy amounts of protein and fats. However, due to fast-paced industrialization as well as the popularity of fast foods, our consumption of fibre has plummeted. A study from Stanford University School of Medicine...
Can Aloe Vera Improve Your Eczema?
Aloe Vera is an incredible plant. It is rich in vitamins like B12, minerals like magnesium and calcium, as well as amino acids and fatty acids. With more than 200 active components, its medicinal properties are simply astounding. Some of the health concerns that Aloe Vera can address include those...