Health Awareness

How many times have you woken up unable to move your neck? What is it that we are doing while we sleep that makes...

From our earliest days on earth humans have been using plants as medicine. Despite the development of high-tech medicines, many people still turn to...

When I was a kid, olives were one of those foods I just didn't quite get. They were salty and had a pit in...

In the quest to exercise and burn calories, it’s easy to get into a rut. Running, cycling, yoga and strength training are all healthy...

Research shows that garlic has many different health benefits, including some that can help your heart.  Garlic is an excellent source of antioxidants,...

I started off this past weekend trying to tame an antique climbing rose that had been long neglected and was overtaking my porch. Not...

For many, roses evoke romance, sensuality, and luxury. Known in Latin as Rosa damascena, the sweet aroma of roses is arguably one of the...

Are they pain cure-alls? No, but they may help ease your aching head, belly, or bones. Here’s what’s known about the medicinal qualities of...

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)is a flowering plant whose root has long been used as a herbal remedy. It is available in teas, extracts, tinctures, capsules,...

What Is A Sweet Potato? The sweet potato is a popular starchy, root vegetable packed with fibre, antioxidants, vitamins like Vitamin B, C, and A,...