Patchouli and hippies go together like bread and butter. Rumor has it that the reason this essential oil was so popular in the 60's was because it could cover-u...
What is ashwagandha? Is this “Indian ginseng” the same as regular ginseng?
Nope.
This plant, the Withania somnifera, is a nightshade which is a totally di...
Let’s face it, men have different dietary goals than women. Your girlfriend/wife is probably more concerned with foods for weight loss that are super low calori...
Is eating for two a myth? Yes and no.
Yes it’s a myth, because rather than doubling your calories – to 4,000 – research has suggested adding 300 calories at ...
No, its scientific name of Hippophae rhamnoides has nothing to do with hippos, but it does with horses. Here's the Latin to English translation for each part:
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Harvard researchers have concluded that omega 3 deficiency causes up to 96,000 preventable deaths annually in the US.
In other words, it's the the 6th le...
Most people have a love-hate relationship with this vegetable. No one eats it uncooked. Even here in LA, we have yet to see it on the menu of a raw vegan restau...
PETA may not want to admit it, but the fact is that in many parts of America, we have a massive overpopulation of deer and it's dangerous.
Even though huntin...
Are lemon balm and lemon verbena the same thing?
No. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is part of the mint family and native to southern Europe. Lemon verbena...
That sugar-laden strawberry jam on your piece of toast is probably not something you would call a superfood.
On the other hand, this ancient jam is good for ...
Founded some 50 years ago by Tom and Kate Chappell, today it may be the best known brand within the personal hygiene category.
That’s thanks to Colgate-Palmo...
