Writing a small article about medicinal uses of garlic is quite a difficult task because this herbal remedy has such a vast variety of therapeutic properties and benefits which can be covered and discussed only in a 500-page book. Presently, health benefits of garlic (Allium sativum) are pretty well explored and studied. Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal herbs, which is mentioned in famous Ebers Papyrus, a medical encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt (dated back to 1500 BC) as a key ingredient of 22 most important natural remedies of that epoch. In ancient Roman and German national epic, garlic consumption was associated with courage, bravery and good health. It seems that people of those epochs were quite tolerant to garlic odor! Read the rest of this entry »

Lemon juice is one of the most underestimated herbal remedies which has quite a number of good therapeutic uses and healing properties. Lemons are quite common fruits that we see everywhere, that we use to refresh our meals and beverages, use for removing stains and deodorizing air. Lemon flavor is used for our favorite candies, cookies and cakes. However, experts recommend taking another look at this miraculous fruit, which can be not only a source of vitamin C, but also a source of excellent health and longevity. Below, you can find the list of most valuable lemon juice health benefits. Read the rest of this entry »

Within the last decade, the list of green tea health benefits and therapeutic properties has been growing and expanding in various health-related aspects, starting from preventing cancer and ending with improving our dental health. Recently, one more very important health benefit of this miraculous beverage was discovered by the specialists at the University of Pennsylvania and Boston Biomedical Research Institute (BBRI). American scientists suggest that regular consumption of green tea (to be proper, its component EGCG in combination with DAPH-12 chemical) is linked to lower risks of developing such common brain disorders, as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Read the rest of this entry »

I think, nothing else can help you to start a new day with joy and optimism as a glass of fresh smoothie. Smoothie is a special mixture of blended fruit and berries (fresh or/and frozen), fresh juices, low-fat yogurts and milk, oatmeal, various nuts, and all possible organic and healthy ingredients. Smoothie is considered to be among the most nutritious and healthy ideas for healthy breakfast, and it is the best choice for everyone who is a healthy life-style fan or for those who are working on losing some pounds. In addition, it is very fast and easy to prepare a smoothie, especially for those people who like improvising in the kitchens. Read the rest of this entry »

Many modern people suffer from such dental problem as gingivitis, or gum disease, a type of periodontal diseases. This health condition is connected with a severe gum inflammation cause by various reasons: mainly by poor dental hygiene, but also certain viral infections, genetic predisposition, poor or unhealthy diet, taking certain medications, hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy, and so on. Regardless of what the causes of gum inflammation are in your particular situation, it is necessary to find the most effective treatment of the problem in order to avoid hard complication and losing the teeth. Read the rest of this entry »

Just a century ago, various vegetable and meat soups and broths played a key role in daily diet of people. Soups were valued for their nutritional properties and especially for their warming effects (in those times there were no effective heating systems). Nowadays, soups lost their popularity in favor of steaks, sandwiches, pizzas and other foods. At the same time, there are lots of healthy homemade soup fans, who know and understand all the benefits of eating this light and very nutritious food. Check out the information below, and maybe you’ll decide to introduce good old soups into your daily diet. Read the rest of this entry »