Those who are working out regularly and dreaming about having large muscles should actually try using a trick of Popeye. That’s right – eating spinach! Specialists of well-known Mayo Clinic in Rochester published their new findings about miraculous properties of spinach and other leafy vegetables to boost muscles by reducing the amount of oxygen needed for building muscle tissues during workouts. The report about the research was published in the last issue of Cell Metabolism journal. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter is a cold and flu season, and very few of us manage to live it through without having at least some slight symptoms of cold for a certain period of time. It is actually very hard to prevent a cold, and only those who have a strong immune system can be more or less successful in warding off colds in winter. Naturopaths and herbalists offer a variety of natural solutions to boost the immune system in winter, and this way prevent and possibly combat such diseases as influenza, cold, bronchitis and so on. Read the rest of this entry »

Cranberries are known as a source of excellent natural health and wellbeing. They have numerous health benefits and therapeutic properties. According to a recent research of the specialists from the Cranberry Institute, regular consumption of cranberry juice is linked to lower chances to develop gastric ulcers, as well as such problem as stomach cancer which is frequently caused by ulcers. This type of cancer is quite common and it is very important to prevent it. Read the rest of this entry »

Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a member of Sesame family and native to the Kalahari and other hot deserts of Southern Africa. It is a small herb with beautiful pink or purple flower, which is also known as unicorn plant, grapple plant, wood spider or Harpago. This herb has been traditionally used in African medicine for treating joint, hip, knee and low back pains. In the early 19th century it was discovered by the colonists from Europe, that is why in our times Devil’s claw benefits are much more used in the countries of Europe as this medicinal herb is not very well known in today’s United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida) is a common culinary spice, a perennial plant, known also as Giant Fennel, Hing, Ferula or Devil’s Dung. It is native to India, the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. In ancient times it was believed that Asafoetida can ward off evil spirits and demons. Health benefits of Asafoetida were used in Ancient Rome, where it was consumed along with garlic to banish many common diseases and ailments. In Asia, it was used to treat intestinal parasites and fungal infections. Read the rest of this entry »

A lack of appetite is probably more familiar to modern ladies than to today’s men as those are mostly women who have psychological issues about their physical shape and losing weight. However, appetite loss is not only connected with the attempts to eat as less as possible. A lack of appetite is also a common symptom of anorexia, a serious digestive disorder, as well as other metabolism disorders. Other reasons of appetite loss include certain medical therapies, depression and serious psychological disorders, some illnesses like cancer or severe infections, and so on. Read the rest of this entry »