Mandarin is a yellow citrus fruit of the species Citrus reticulata. This juicy fruit is loved in many cultures of the world for its sweet pleasant taste and a high content of Vitamin C. But what else do we know about this delicious food? Mandarins contain Vitamin D, which is known for its excellent properties to protect our bones against damages, as well as Vitamin K, which assists in maintaining good elasticity of our blood vessels. Also, mandarins contain minimum amounts of various toxic and harmful elements as they are being destroyed by citric acid. There are many effective ways for using mandarins as a natural remedy, as well as benefit from therapeutic properties of mandarin juice. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many natural solutions to improve our sex life. Natural aphrodisiacs are the safest, the most effective and the most passionate ones. They are always available and affordable for almost everyone. Let’s examine your kitchen and see, what do you have to make your life a little spicier.

Natural Aphrodisiac From Your Kitchen No. 1: Tomatoes. Tomatoes have very strong erotic context and very interesting story. Centuries ago, tomatoes were yellow color, that is why in ancient Rome they were called “pomo d’oro“, or “the apple of gold” referring to the historical temptation of Adam. However, a French tourist misunderstood the name of this magic vegetable and thought it to be “pomo d’amour“, or “the apple of love“. Regular consumption of tomatoes aids sexual performance, as well as helps to improve muscle control and relax nervous system. Read the rest of this entry »

Has anyone of you, my friends, ever tried Pu-erh tea? I wonder so much, how you felt about it… This summer I had a chance to try a high quality Pu-erh tea, and it was some really weird experience, even for an advanced tea lover like me. Now, here’s the story. My brother Marc, who lives in Italy (where my family comes from), has been always making fun of my habit of drinking 6-7 big cups of tea a day. And, certainly, I have been always promoting excellent health benefits and beautiful tastes of various teas. This time he decided to prove me that not all therapeutic teas have a great taste, so he decided to send me some Pu-erh tea. He knew that I will not resist and try, in spite of warnings about its…well, a little unpleasant taste and aroma. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, today I am writing my 100th post for this site, Guide to Herbal Remedies, and I wanted to make some difference of it. That is why I made up my mind to to use this fortunate opportunity for talking to my readers and expressing my gratitude to everyone, who has been with me since the beginning of this interesting journey to the world of healthy and happy life.

I started this project a year ago and all I wanted was to share what I know about using Herbal Remedies and other safe approaches to improving our health. Together with you, my friends, we have been learning what remedies can be used for various ailments, what are the most effective ways for developing healthy eating habits, what to eat for breakfast, or what are the benefits of herbal teas and tinctures. I am very glad that this site found its fans, as well as its critics. Read the rest of this entry »

Popcorn is, undoubtedly, among the most favorite snacks of young people, along with cereal, crackers, doughnuts, potato chips, fruit and chocolate bars. Some of these snacks are very healthy, some are actually not, but sometimes we really need to have a bite and eat something to help us perform well during the day. Popcorn is a carbohydrate-rich snack, which is low in calories and has quite high nutritional value. That is why popcorn consumption is significant in many countries of the world. However, a recent discovery of American scientists will definitely make more people eat popcorn and boost its sales in the nearest future. Read the rest of this entry »