Healing properties

Birch leaves - health benefits, usage and side effects

Birch trees (Betula spp.) originate in Europe, parts of Asia and the Northern Hemisphere, in the northern regions of temperate ecosystems and subarctic climates. Globally, there are more than fifty types of birches. The leaves of this tree, as well as the bark and buds of trees are often used in traditional medicine to relieve joint pain, kidney stones, bladder stones and urinary tract infections. More information about the benefits, but also possible side effects, can be found in our article.

Curcumin as a potential treatment for COVID-19

Coronavirus disease COVID-19 has a wide range of pathophysiological effects. Curcumin, an active ingredient of Curcuma longa, has several properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antithrombotic and antiproliferative, making it a promising candidate for symptomatic treatment of COVID-19. Although the pandemic has already weakened its strength, this does not mean that we need to stop looking for better healing agents, and curcumin has the potential to be one of them.

Best Herbs and Herbal Oils for Dry Skin

Every lady should know what type of care her skin requires in order to have her own personal morning and evening routine, which is extremely important for keeping the skin in good health. In fact, the condition of the skin clearly shows what our habits are, how we take care of it, whether we get to sleep or have hormonal problems. There are a variety of skin problems, but one of the most common is dry skin. There is nothing more annoying than dry skin that makes the face look lifeless and hinders a good foundation for makeup. Dry skin is also a prerequisite for itching and flabbing, which can be quite irritating. With the help of herbs and herbal oils, you can make a big difference, in combination with good hydration and cleansing.

8 herbs, spices and sweeteners in combination for a strong immune system

There are many herbal products that can support your immunity during every season, but especially suitable for winter is the decoction that we present to you with this recipe. A truly healthy tonic to boost the immune system, which contains proven immunostimulating ingredients such as astragalus root, angelica root, honey and ginger. A few more useful spices and herbs contribute to a perfect symbiosis that we are going to reveal in next lines.

Chicory - 6 benefits of the fiber-rich root

Not everyone has heard of chicory, but it is certain that almost everyone has seen it, even though they did not recognize it. It grows like weed in all parts of Bulgaria and is also called blue bile. It has a characteristic pale blue color and belongs to the family of sunflower and dandelion. Most of all, its root is of strong interest due to its high fiber content such as inulin and its many health benefits. From it is even made decaf alternative of coffee with a very similar taste.

Why include artichoke in our menu

Artichokes are an extraordinary gift from nature, the properties of which it is good to know. Known since antiquity, it is used to this day as a delicacy in culinary and herbal medicine. Its most famous are its qualities associated with improving the functions of thei liver, bile and digestive processes.

Benefits of Poppy Seed Consumption

Small, black, spherical seeds, thoroughly sprinkled on a warm bun. I think everyone's guessing that these are the seeds of the sleeping poppy. They are the only part of the plant that is not poisonous and is used in culinary. But besides giving taste and a beautiful appearance to the pastries, it turns out that poppy seeds have many beneficial properties for the human body. In the article you can read about some of these benefits and about the use of poppy oil, which is extracted from these seeds.

The 8 proven health benefits of walnut consumption

The health benefits of walnuts are many and include reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol, preventing inflammation, improving metabolism, weight management (when taken in moderation) and diabetes control. Walnuts are amazing and can also be beneficial for brain health. These are some of the great health benefits that walnut tree fruits provide us with. And what are the others - we will reveal in this article.

Could grape seed extract slow down aging

A substance derived from grape seed extract has a high potential to slow down aging, Chinese researchers found. Called procyanidine C1, it prolongs the life of laboratory mice by 9% and also slows down the growth of malignant formations administered simultaneously with chemotherapy.

How antibiotics used in factory farming are destroying the human microbiome

More often we hear how important the microbiome, good intestinal flora, beneficial intestinal bacteria called "probiotics" and their food - "prebiotics" are. One of our main defensive lines, the microbiome is a collection of microbes that could be either beneficial and potentially harmful, and it is important to maintain the balance between them. But numerous industrial practices, environmental factors, food choices and others disrupt this diversity in favor of harmful microbes. One of the most damaging factors are antibiotics, which are given to animals for therapeutic, healing or commercial purposes (to grow faster, for example).