If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard about Bacopa monnieri (also known as Brahmi) as a herb that can enhance brainpower. But before diving into supplements, I wanted to learn more about its rich history and how people have traditionally used it. The story of Bacopa is fascinating, blending ancient wisdom with modern science,…
How to Use Ashitaba
In the ever-expanding world of superfoods, there’s one name you might not have heard of yet: Ashitaba. While popular staples like matcha and spirulina tend to get all the attention, Ashitaba—a powerful herb with centuries of use in Japan—offers impressive health benefits that are only just starting to gain global recognition. The name itself, which…
Coconut oil finally caught people’s attention
Everything about coconut is good. Coconut fruit, the flesh, water, milk and coconut oil, can all be consumed: as food, medicine fuel, fiber, and shelter. With regular use of unrefined coconut oil, you are able to slow down the aging process of your skin and bring back a youthful appearance.
Korean vs American Ginseng – Which One to Use?
In general, ginseng has been used to stimulate both physical and mental activity, improve endocrine gland function, to enhance sex glands especially when it comes to treating erectile dysfunction in men, boost energy, reduce stress and to enhance the immune system.
The biggest slip-up about cocoa
In the Mayan culture, cocoa was “the food of the gods.” They used cocoa as food and as a medicine. In Europe, cocoa was first brought by Cortes in 1528. At first, it was consumed as a bitter drink and much later (17th century) it became popular when mixed with milk and sugar.
7 Turmeric Benefits You Should Know
Turmeric, The “spice of life.” Turmeric contains gum, starch, minerals, cellulose, volatile oil and a yellow colourant. In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is used to strengthen the overall energy of the body. Recent claims are that curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions may be useful in preventing Alzheimer’s dementia and Parkinson’s disease.