Turmeric has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal purposes, particularly its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. While it’s most commonly added to curries turmeric tea is a simple, fast, and effective way to reap all of the health…
There’s nothing cozier than a hot drink on a cold winter’s night, preferably curled up on the sofa or your favorite comfy chair. Tea is the most popular hot drink in the world and can be taken in any number…
Plantain is a plant that has edible leaves. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine. However, despite its name, the plantain plant has no relation to the banana-like fruit called plantain. The plant is native to…
Chlorophyll was first isolated in 1817 by two French chemists: Joseph Bienaimé Caventou and Pierre-Joseph Pelletier. Together, they isolated other important compounds too, such as caffeine and quinine. Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that is essential to…
Quinine is found in the Cinchona tree which is native to Peru. Even before Quinine was isolated as a compound in 1820 it was used to treat malaria nearly 200 years prior using the bark from the Cinchona tree. It’s…
Pine is a traditional natural remedy for relieving coughs and irritated throats. It’s so effective that these days you can buy pine cough syrups or pine cough drops from pharmacies or online. There’s also a cheaper, more satisfying way to…
Water remedies have been used since ancient times. They are so simple to make but the effects can be very powerful. Of course, water is essential to life so adding any of these remedies to your routine will be beneficial…
It’s widely believed that the infamous “hot toddy” came from Robert Bentley Todd (1809 - 1860). He was an Irish physician well known for prescribing a hot drink that consisted of brandy, white cinnamon (canella), sugar syrup, and water. His…
If you drink wheatgrass every day, you will be benefiting from its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its antioxidants and antibacterial components. This superfood can help boost your immune system, help treat certain health conditions, and eliminate toxins. Wheatgrass has…
Chia seeds are remarkably healthy for such a tiny item. It’s believed that chia seeds were first used as food in Mexico around 3500 BC. Aztecs and Mayans ate them for energy and the word “chia” meant “strength” in the…