Health topic
A potentially life-saving treatment for victims of a heart attack and even a stroke has been discovered from a very unlikely source - the poison of one of the world's deadliest spiders. While it sounds like a fantasy movie scenario, it has actually happened - as evidenced by a new study by the University of Queensland - Australia. The team is even working on an experimental drug based on spider venom.
Essential oils are extracted and distilled oils from various beneficial plants. These oils contain the chemical compounds that characterize and maintain the life cycle of the plant. As a form of alternative medicine, essential oils are usually used in aromatherapy - a holistic type of treatment practiced for a thousand years.
Vitamin A (also retinol or retinoic acid) is a nutrient that is extremely important for the vision, growth, cell division, reproduction and immunity of the human body. Spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers are just some of its food sources, and the benefits of the vitamin are amzing. Stay with us to find out what vitamin A contribution is to the health of other organs and systems, how it is digested and used by our bodies.
Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable, which is a great source of nutrients. It provides unique plant compounds that can reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer. It is also suitable for weight loss and can be prepared in countless ways. We have recipe ideas, but before that we will introduce you to the benefits of this beautiful vegetable.
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world and many cultures have special ceremonies that are usually held with tea drinks, such as afternoon tea in the UK or Gong fu cha in China. Even if cranberry tea might not be your typical type of tea, you should definitely know about its positive effects on health.
Melissa officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant of the flower family Lamiales cultivated in different parts of the world. Lemon Balm leaves, Melissa officinalis L (Lamiaceae), are used in Iranian folk medicine and are known for their digestive, antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic, and diuretic properties, as well as are applicable to functional gastrointestinal disorders. Lemon balm can also help to relieve the stress and anxiety that accompanies our modern life.
Levisticum officinale, or Lovage, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the parsley family (Apiaceae) originating in southern Europe. It is cultivated for its stems and leaves, which are used for herbal tea, such as vegetable and for flavoring foods, especially meat. Its rhizomes (underground stems) are used as a carminative agent, and its seeds - as a flavoring agent in sweet foods and liqueurs. Extremely diverse and interesting are the areas of action of Lovage, for which we prepared two articles and now you can read the second one.
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that plays a role in maintaining the immune system, skin health and blood vessel function. It is an antioxidant and an important vitamin for skin health that can be obtained from both plant and animal sources.
Rose geranium oil is extracted from the leaves and stem of the pink geranium plant, and can be used for various purposes - it has antimicrobial, anti-aging and anti-stress action, softening and soothing effect on the skin and a few other interesting properties that we will explore today. You will also get guidance on how to use it topically on the skin along with base oil.
A unique medicinal herb, lovage can be consumed as a fresh vegetable or used in culinary to improve taste, providing useful nutrients as well. Lovage is known for reducing inflammation and relieving allergy symptoms, and its fresh leaves and young twigs abound with essential oils, vitamins, and other nutrients.