Author: Pie Mulumba
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Cannabis & Hemp In Skin Care: An Anti-Aging Effect?
Cannabis in skincare may be seen as a marijuana marketing technique, yet the plant is full of ingredients that are useful in more than just a joint. Hemp hails from eastern Asia, and it can be traced back thousands of years to ancient India and China, where it was used in medicine as an anti-aging…
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Jicama: How Well Do You Know The Mexican Potato?
A native to Mexico and several other countries across South and Central America, the jicama vegetable has become one of their healthiest exports. Known as the Mexican potato or yam bean, the roots of this versatile vegetable can grow about 2 meters in length and weigh about 20 kilograms. They can only be grown in…
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Could Yogurt Help Reduce Chronic Inflammation?
Inflammation is important as it’s the body’s first line of defense against illness and injury. However, if it lasts too long, it can lead to chronic inflammation. With chronic inflammation, the body begins to attack itself, increasing the risk for health problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, asthma, obesity as well as chronic diseases…
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Cooking Oils: A Practical Guide On How To Use Them
Over the years, cooking oil has become a basic necessity for every kitchen. They help to speed up the cooking process, and they can also provide added flavor to certain meals. However, choosing the best oil can often be a daunting task especially when you consider not only the benefits but also the probable harm…
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Fermented Foods: This Is Why You Need Them
Fermentation is an age-old process used to preserve foods and keep them edible for longer, which was mostly used before the presence of electricity and canned foods. Recently, though, fermented foods have also displayed properties that are hugely beneficial for your gut health. During fermentation, the sugars and starches in the food are broken down…
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Healthy Colon: How To Have Your Happiest Intestine Yet
Being imperative for digestive health makes the colon paramount for our general health and well-being. Despite this, we often tend to forget about it and the importance of a healthy colon. This organ (also known as the large intestine) is the final stop with regard to the digestion of food. After being partially digested in…
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Book Review: Why The Chinese Don’t Count Calories
Book Title: Why The Chinese Don’t Count Calories: fifteen age-old secrets that can change your life By Lorraine Clissold As opposed to taking up another fad diet, adopting the traditional Chinese attitude towards food could be the best dietary step you can take. With regards to one’s relationship towards food, many have made the act of…
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Proteolytic Enzymes: The Body’s Natural Catalysts
Enzymes are the body’s natural catalysts. They are needed for every single chemical action that occurs within the body. Proteolytic enzymes – also known as protease – are enzymes that aid in the breakdown of protein. They also help to assimilate it into the digestive system. Protease is naturally produced by the pancreas and stomach…
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Cod Liver Oil: Why It Should Be In Your Medicine Cabinet
Cod liver oil is a type of fish oil that’s often taken as a supplement. Cod liver oil is taken from the liver of the cod fish. The oil is a pale yellow, translucent liquid with a strong odor. Fish oil can be traced back to the Viking Era, when it was used both for…
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Ginseng: Everything About Its Proven Health Benefits
Ginseng is a plant that has been adopted as a herbal supplement. As the most medicinally valuable element of the plant, its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. There are many variations of this plant – most notably red Korean ginseng, American ginseng, and Asian ginseng. The compounds found in the…