Holistic Living Corner 
In today’s society, cancer is thought of as the most dangerous disease. Rightfully so – it kills millions of people every year. However, there’s another health problem that kills more people than prostate and breast cancer combined. Surprisingly, it’s kidney diseases. Data from the National Institute of Health has shown that more than 660,000 suffer …
We live in pretty harsh and toxic times, and we’re not just talking about pollution. The food we eat and things we drink have a very toxic effect on our bodies. It’s safe to say they’re killing us from the inside so detox diets and various homemade cleansers have become pretty popular in recent times. …
The Importance of Cervical Health The cervix is one of the most important parts of the female reproductive system. It plays an important role in reproduction and hence keeping it healthy and operational is vital. The cervix is a small passageway which widens dramatically during childbirth to allow the baby to come through. In addition …
Meet the Blue Java Banana Have you ever heard of the Blue Java Banana? It’s a type of banana that tastes amazingly similar to vanilla ice-cream. It even has the consistency of ice-cream! That’s how it got its name in Hawaii – the ice cream banana, while Central America calls it cenizo and Fiji named …
We’ve mostly been using garlic as a part of our meals because of its aroma, but did you know that it has been used by numerous people like the Babylonians, Romans, Chinese, Egyptians and Greeks because of its medicinal properties? If you try to eat garlic constantly, it will help you treat some of the …
Dragonflies – The Natural Pest Control Against Mosquitos Did you know that you don’t have to use harsh and toxic chemicals to keep mosquitos at bay? All you need to do is make sure your yard is home to dragonflies, the biggest predators of mosquitos. These quite creatures eat hundreds of mosquitos a day, which …
When a person experiences an asthma attack, their airways are swollen and inflamed. They have to be in perfect shape if we want air to move freely through them. When they have problems, the person also experiences problems with breathing, wheezing as well as coughing. These are among the most common triggers of asthma attack: …
Green Amaranth Nutritional Value Many people have never heard of the green amaranth plant, but it’s a tremendous herb that abounds in a number of health benefits. It’s an edible leafy veggie, native to subtropical and tropical regions. It can be eaten raw or cooked and it’s abundant in antioxidants, phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins. All …
In order to preserve bees and restore balance in nature, France became the first EU country to ban five neonicotinoid pesticides linked to high rates of bee deaths. Pollinating insects such as bees are much more important than you think. Love mangos, apples, and avocados? Well, you can thank bees for all these fruits. They …
When we’re constantly exposed to heavy metals, we start experiencing problems like mood swings, cognitive problems, low energy etc. Lead, arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals enter our blood through farmed fish, contaminated water, household products, dental fillings etc. The metals can remain in our body for many years and cause many health problems, so …
