Growing own medicinal herbs and plants is certainly the best and the safest solution for those who want to try making herbal preparations in their kitchens. This way you can be sure that you are getting the best quality medicinal herbs and plants for your herbal preparations. Those people who have small gardens have a great opportunity for cultivating own herbs and plants, but what to do if you do not have one? Read the rest of this entry »

Jojoba essential oil is very commonly used  in cosmetics as this oil is mostly known for its unparalleled benefits for skin. Jojoba oil is distilled from the seeds of Jojoba plant (Simmodsia chinensis) that grows in California, Arizona, Mexico and other southern regions of the world. Jojoba essential oil is almost odorless and colorless (slightly yellowish) oil, with low level of toxicity and very low risks of causing any type or allergic reactions. High quality jojoba oil is available in many beauty product stores and health food stores throughout the country. Read the rest of this entry »

Hibiscus tea made from dried flowers of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdarrifa) is a caffeine-free natural beverage with possesses a great number of therapeutic powers. In the Middle East, it is a very common herbal remedy to calm down minor digestion disorders, as well as the symptoms of common cold and the flu. Roselle is considered an almost all-purpose medicinal plant and its many parts like blossoms, leaves and even roots can be used as effective herbal remedies for various diseases and health conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

Our eating habits and daily diet define our weight management efficacy to a great extent. There are so many really awesome and delicious foods, so sometimes many of us have problems with maintaining a healthy diet plan and giving up puddings, pies, fries and everything we like so much. But sometimes, even if we managed to stick to a healthy diet, something does not work right and we still suffer from the problem of extra weight. Check out the considerations below and find out if you are the one who is a victim of those. Read the rest of this entry »

When the season of warm summer days is about to end, it is just the time to start thinking and planning a right nutrition strategy for coming autumn. Autumn diet should help us protect our body from seasonal viruses and cold weather, but at the same time it should not cause any weight gain. Certainly, there are no prohibited or “bad” foods for those who have no problems like extra weight or high cholesterol levels. However, in any situation it is recommended to choose the foods wisely. Read the rest of this entry »

Fever is a very common condition which is characterized by an elevated body temperature (above 36.6-37). Most of us experience fever during viral or bacterial diseases like colds or the flu, scarlatina, chicken pox, measles, etc., as well as when we have certain allergic reactions or when we suffer from an insect bite, especially bee stings. In addition, sometimes high fevers can be caused by extreme dehydration or overexertion. Read the rest of this entry »

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) also known as Yellow root, Orange root, eyebalm or Wild curcuma, is a small perennial herb which can be found in southeastern Canada and northeastern US. From the historical perspective, goldenseal was among the earliest known cures for cancer used by the Cherokees. Nowadays, thick well-developed root of this medicinal plant is widely utilized as a multi-purposed remedy for many health conditions and ailments. Read the rest of this entry »