In recent years, outdoor enthusiasts have become more interested in foraging local plants for food and medical purposes. Although this is a sustainable practice that should be encouraged, it also requires caution: many edible plants have poisonous doppelganger that can…
Updated: 13 March 2025 While some medicinal plants benefit only one organ or system, this plant helps every part of the body at once. Known as adaptogens, they help us respond to stress and illness by restoring our biological ability…
Your liver is responsible for at least 500 different functions and taking care of it is usually a no-brainer; just eat healthy and minimize alcohol intake and it will take care of detoxifying the organs and blood, producing hormones, synthesizing…
There are some weeds that are more troublesome than others. Thistles and wild oats, for example, die off and break down easily in the compost, but others, such as some running grasses and vines, can be persistent little buggers and…
We all want a brilliant, white smile, but there are some pretty outrageous claims out there about how to whiten your teeth without a trip to the dentist. After a bit of research, there are three effective home whitening remedies…
Flowers do not only look good as bouquets. Over the years, they are also gaining popularity in food preparation and decoration. While they are commonly used to add an aesthetic appeal to dishes, did you know that you can also…
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So what happens if you mix lemon with bay leaves? You’re taking two very healthy ingredients and getting even more health benefits as a result. The recipe I’m going to show you today is a version of lemon water with…
