Red onion is also known as purple onions or Spanish onions. They are a root vegetable that features purple skin with white and red inner meat. Red onions have a mild flavor with a slightly sweet taste. Of all red onions, genus Allium is the most widely cultivated for general use. In the US, the […]
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14 Benefits of Coconut Oil
When it comes to supercharging your health, forget about the lime in the coconut, and just go with the coconut oil! Experiencing a surge in commercial popularity over the past decade, coconut oil has made its way into everything from skin moisturizers to coffee. Why? Well turns out coconut oil serves as one of those […]
Diet & Nutrition
18 Kombucha Benefits That Will Change Your Life for Good
Kombucha is a fermented tea that has a tangy, sweet, full-bodied flavor and is packed with health benefits. Many people are discovering the benefits of probiotics which are a source of “good bacteria.” The body needs beneficial bacteria for optimum functioning, including digestion and are turning to fermented foods. Kombucha can be made at home […]
15 Diet Tips for Fighting Colon Polyps
Colon cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. There are around 180,000 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed a year in the United States and throughout Europe. Colon polyps, which are also called adenomas, have a tendency of developing into colon cancer. One of the main causes of colon polyps is diet. It […]
20 Foods High in Fiber
You’ve probably heard people say, “fiber makes you feel full longer,” and that “fiber is great for digestion.” What does that really mean though? Well it’s all about the types of fiber you consume and what they do once they enter your body. Unlike the fats, proteins, and carbs in your food that your body […]
Fitness
10 Tips to Get Rid of Bursitis in Knee
Bursitis is an injury or inflammation of the bursae in the knees, which are sacs of fluid located underneath the kneecap. This condition often can go away on its own if it is minor, but it is important to stay alert to any additional symptoms that can indicate a more serious form of bursitis. The […]
15 Tips to Relieve Pain Between Shoulder Blades
Chances are that you do not notice pain between your shoulder blades right away. You may be sitting at your desk working all day. Perhaps you walk around carrying a heavy bag on one side. No matter what the reason, at some point it hits you: your neck hurts, your muscles feel tight, and your […]
12 Self-Help Tricks for an Insane Foot Massage
Everyone knows that getting a foot massage every so often can go a long way to help us relax, especially after a day of being on your feet. While everyone knows this, what most people do not know is that there are many other benefits of getting a foot massage. There are several massage techniques […]
Natural Cures
10 Home Remedies for Trigeminal Nerve Pain Relief
The pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia can range from the mild to the extreme with some sufferers describing the pain as feeling utterly blinding. The areas that are most commonly affected include the cheeks, the jawline, the forehead, the eyes, and the teeth. The pain usually only affects one side of the face though in […]
14 Home Remedies That Help Ease Azotemia Symptoms
Sometimes the home remedies are the best remedies and in many cases, people suffering from things like the symptoms of azotemia even claim that they get more relief from home remedies that they do from over the counter medications or surgical interventions. Anything that affects the kidneys is something that can be quite a sensitive […]
10 Easy Ways to Relieve a Pulled Muscle
A pulled muscle, also sometimes referred to as muscle strain, will occur whenever your muscle is torn or overstretched. This usually happens due to improper or excessive use of a muscle, as well as muscle fatigue. Strains could occur within any muscle but tend to be most common for the shoulders, hamstrings, neck, and lower […]
Conditions
20 Not-So-Known Carcinogens That Cause Cancer
What are carcinogens? The dictionary defines the term as a substance, chemical, or virus that can directly cause the growth of cancer cells in the body. Interestingly enough, some of the medications we use to treat cancer, are also classified as carcinogens. Many types of cancer evolve from consuming a carcinogen or many different carcinogens, […]
14 Unusual Causes of Muscle Spasm
Muscle spasms are a common symptom that can be associated with a range of different health conditions. If you experience this as a symptom, then you should make an appointment with your doctor to establish the cause, especially because there are so many different health conditions which can cause them. Depending on the range of […]
14 Foot Facts About Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a condition that is defined by a benign, otherwise referred to as non-cancerous growth of unneeded nerve tissue that develops in the foot. The growth usually develops between the third and fourth toes although it has been observed almost everywhere on the foot. It is a very common and very painful condition […]