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Harnessing the Power of Fermentation: Enhancing Brain and Gut Health

In recent years, the spotlight has shifted toward the remarkable benefits of consuming fermented foods, not only for gut health, but also for cognitive well-being. Fermentation, an age-old preservation technique, not only enhances the taste and texture of foods, but also enriches them with beneficial bacteria and compounds.  This article explores the intricate relationship between ...

Viena Abdon

Homemade kimchi in jars.

The Dark Side of Alcohol: How It Affects Your Skin and What to Do

The skin is our body’s largest organ; its natural glow usually reflects our well-being and health. Various lifestyle choices may affect your skin, and alcohol is one of the biggest culprits. Its impact on your skin depends on the amount consumed, consumption frequency, skin type, and overall health. If you want to know the effects ...

Nathan Machoka

Various colorful cocktails sitting on a counter.

Gentle Relief: Natural Methods to Reduce Menstrual Cramping

Dysmenorrhea or menstrual cramps are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen that women experience during their periods. It feels dull and throbbing in the lower abdomen and can sometimes spread to the lower back and legs. When the uterus contracts to shed its lining, it cuts off blood flow and oxygen to muscles ...

Viena Abdon

A woman with menstrual cramping.

The Top 8 Superfoods

“Superfoods” are foods considered to be beneficial to our health. Among the superfoods that made it to the 2023 list by Good Housekeeping, many of them are popular and familiar to us, such as coffee, dark chocolate, legumes, ginger, and berries. 8 top superfoods 1. Fermented foods According to Registered Dietitian Stefani Sassos, Deputy Director of ...

Mikel Davis

Various colorful superfoods such as acai powder, turmeric, matcha green tea, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, dried goji berries, cape gooseberries, raw cocoa, hemp seeds, and others in bowls on a marble surface with blocks spelling the words "super foods."

The Best Time to Eat Ginger

Ginger is not just a well-loved spice, it’s also a powerful superfood. But what’s the best time to eat ginger? And should it be peeled before eating? This guide will show you how to enjoy ginger in a way that nourishes your body without causing harm. 5 fabulous health benefits of ginger Ginger is rich ...

Mikel Davis

Fresh and powdered ginger.

7 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Include in Your Diet

Would you like to know the best anti-inflammatory foods to include in your diet? All of us get inflammation at some point in our lives. There is no disease that does not have an inflammatory component to it. There are some positive aspects to inflammation, but chronic inflammation is a different story and needs to ...

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