Cilantro or coriander, as it’s also known, is an annual herb in the parsley family with a history that goes back thousands of years. Even King Tut asked for cilantro seeds to be scattered in his tomb so he would have enough of this fragrant herb in the afterlife! Originally from the Mediterranean region, cilantro...
A lot of us find the sound of chewing as grating as nails on a chalkboard. But for some people, hearing someone slurp or crunch their food sends them into a genuine panic mode. These people suffer from a disorder called misophonia, which causes them to have an abnormally intense emotional reaction to certain sounds,...
Celiac disease and gluten intolerance have been known to humanity since ancient times. Something strange, however, has been happening over the past decade in North America. The incidence of gluten-related disorders has been increasing dramatically. The problem became apparent when Americans with gluten sensitivity started noticing they could eat wheat products overseas without experiencing the...
They look like miniature watermelons, but they’re not. They taste like a mix of cucumber and lime, but they’re neither one of those. They’re Melothria scabra, otherwise known as cucamelons. Native to Mexico and Central America, cucamelon is a type of vine that packs a lot of taste in its grape-size fruit. Besides being delicious,...
When it comes to health and fitness, the simplest solutions are often the best ones. You don’t need to join a fancy gym or buy expensive workout equipment to boost your health and get in shape. In fact, all you need to do is start walking more each day. Walking is free, easy, and offers...
You already know that you should eat your greens, but did you know that even just being surrounded by plants can greatly improve your physical and mental wellbeing? Plants prolong your life According to a study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, women whose homes are surrounded by...
If you’re a parent to a teenager, then odds are you’re all too familiar with smartphone addiction. But what you probably didn’t know is that handing a smartphone to your child is as harmful as giving them a gram of cocaine. According to Mandy Saligari, an addiction specialist at London’s Harley Street Drug and Alcohol...
Everybody loves a good hug. Hugs are a universal language that communicates love, comfort, and reassurance. But there’s more to hugging than just feeling good. The science behind why we hug reveals that there are complex biological and psychological processes at work when we give and receive hugs. Research has shown that the fuzzy feeling...
Jasmine is one of the most recognizable scents among perfume connoisseurs, but did you know that this tropical plant is also a tried and tested natural remedy for a variety of ailments? For centuries, jasmine has been used to alleviate everything from anxiety and insomnia to mood swings and upset stomach. Essential oil extracted from...
If you often find yourself fighting to stay awake through the mid-afternoon energy slump, it’s time to rethink your stance on napping. You may think that napping is just for children, but taking a daytime nap is actually one of the best things you can do to get that extra boost of energy for the...