Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they?
Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees na...
Although none are conclusively proven, you have probably heard of the many things this type of honey is being researched for.
Antibacterial activity, wound t...
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...
No, we’re not talking about those who ask vegans where they get their protein. Rather, we’re talking about the more educated critics of plant-based diets who ar...
For the origin of Velco, you have the seeds of this plant to thank.
After taking a stroll in 1948, a Swiss man (George de Mestral) noticed how the burdock se...
When you buy a dietary supplement like a vitamin, you’re doing so because you want to ingest something that’s beneficial for you.
The same is said about medi...
You know cayenne, chili, and definitely black pepper, but here's one type you may not be familiar with. At least if you're an American.
What is Sichuan pepper?...
If you eat a whole food, plant-based diet, it’s almost guaranteed you are getting plenty of dietary fiber. More than enough.
However, we live in a world wher...
This type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. That doesn't happened with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),...
As a compound of two Greek words, the "pro" means promotion and "biotic" means life.
With a feel-good name like that, it's no wonder they're dominating the s...
