The human body is a reservoir of good and bad substances. And as much as we aim for a healthy body, we are continuously exposed to harmful chemicals and poisons from the environment. Unfortunately, we are mindless of what hazards enter our body daily from what we breathe, eat and drink. That is why detoxification [...]
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The health benefits of garlic
Known for its culinary uses, there’s more to Garlic than a mere flavoring and spice to our foods. Tradition and recent studies have garnered solid proof of the medicinal uses of Garlic making it used in herbal medicine. It has demonstrated some level of effectiveness in treating the common cold and flu, lowering high levels [...]
Diet Allergies
An allergic reaction implies some degree of sensitivity to anything that has come in contact with the nose, eyes, skin, digestive system and respiratory tract. The substance causing the reaction (allergen) may have gained access to the body through ingestion, inhalation or injection. Allergies usually occur to people with a family history to allergies. When [...]
Why Shopping at your Local Market is good for your Health
When we think of a local market, we usually correlate it with fresh produce like fruits and vegetables. Although shoppers can also find other commodities like pastry, cheese, meats and breads, local market stores predominantly sell a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables. How does shopping for food in the local market becomes more health [...]
Healthy Skin Through A Healthy Diet
We often hear the cliché “You are what you eat” and this is certainly true for your skin. And as our skin is the first line of defense against foreign materials it is important that we put as much attention and care to it beyond that for aesthetic purposes.