Acid reflux is described as being an uncomfortable sensation in the chest, throat, and mouth that occurs after a meal and often triggers a cough, hoarseness, or sore throat. This is a definition of what acid reflux can feel like,…
Did you just start eating healthy foods and instead of getting an extra spring in your step, you find that you are suffering from joint pains, mental fatigue, gut problems, and a range of other symptoms? There may be an…
Foraging is a great hobby and life skill that anyone can learn. It can be done with family, friends, or by yourself. Foraging is one of the best ways to reconnect with nature. While foraging is easy to learn it…
In the Outlander series, a WWII combat nurse called Claire, who travels back in time to 1743, must apply her 20th century medical knowledge while at the same time, she must often make-do with what is on hand or in…
Sweet violet (Viola odorata) is one of the hundred species of violets identifiable by its sweet scent. Its fragrance is regarded as one of the most beautiful aromas in the plant kingdom, which paved its popularity in perfume production. This…
If you have problems sleeping, I am sure you have heard these two terms frequently: serotonin and melatonin. Before moving on to the herbs that boost melatonin, let’s first understand the role that serotonin and melatonin play in sleep. Serotonin…
While we know that coffee should be avoided before bedtime, tea is a bit of a gray area. Drinking certain types of herbal teas before bed, especially those formulated for relaxation, can actually help you sleep better, which is significant…
Just type into any online scientific research site “antibiotic” or “antibacterial” and you will be overwhelmed by the plethora of articles. It seems like just about any kind of plant has some degree of anti-bacterial activity, and some are even…
