Stinging Nettle is sometimes a very annoying garden weed because it is painful to touch. But when you apply it to an already painful area, you’ll be amazed to notice that it can somehow reduce the pain. This plant with heart-shaped leaves and irritating stems has a root that is being studied by the biggest … Continue Reading
A lot of scientific evidences are pointing to L-carnosine as a very potent anti-ageing and longevity nutrient. L-carnosine is a dipeptide produced from the synergy of the amino acids alanine and histidine. The body produces its very own supply of this nutrient and they are mostly found in the brain, nerves, and skeletal muscles. When … Continue Reading
Modern life is full of stress and toxins that make us look older than our true age. In the ancient times, one of the most effective ways of removing harmful toxins is applying healing clays. In fact, animals also eat these clays when they are ill or in distress because these clays remove poisons in … Continue Reading
Have you heard of the French paradox? Well, according to Wikipedia, it’s a catchphrase that describes how the French people regularly eats a diet high in saturated fats but have low incidence of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). The impression is that, it’s because the French diet usually includes a glass of wine that accounted for … Continue Reading
Everybody wants to look great, right? We try so hard to achieve a beautiful skin, smooth and shiny hair, and pinkish healthy nails, because we think that one can never be physically pleasing if any of these body parts is not at its best. Actually, taking good care of the skin, hair, and nails can … Continue Reading
Diindolylmethane or simply DIM is both an antioxidant and phytonutrient derived from cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. This natural substance is made during the digestion of indole-3-carbinol, a compound obtained from eating these cruciferous vegetables. Commercially available as supplements, a lot of people are using it for its wonderful health benefits that range from … Continue Reading
Phosphatidyl Serine is one of the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) that energises the brain and supports both short-term and long-term memory regardless of age. Experts consider Phosphatidyl Serine as one of the top brain nutrients that can answer problems on forgetfulness and other cognitive problems related to old age. In the brain, Phosphatidyl Serine is … Continue Reading
According to statistics, there are fewer cases of heart diseases in the Japanese population compared to other races. One special food native to the Japanese is said to be their secret to a healthier heart, called nattokinase. Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from the Japanese cheese natto, a popular breakfast made from fermented soybeans. Natto … Continue Reading
To understand the difference between Ubiquinol and Ubiquinone, we first need to understanding what Coenzyme Q10 is. If you’re into bodybuilding or taking nutritional supplements for the past years, you’ve probably came across this nutrient. When you go to the vitamin section of a pharmacy, there is probably a shelf for Coenzyme Q10. Searching on … Continue Reading
Weight control, weight loss, getting fit, staying healthy, or no matter how you call it, it’s what many people want. We have thought that eating foods low in fat and carbohydrates and getting regular exercises are the secret to ultimate weight loss. Although these so called “conventional” weight management techniques are proven to work, still … Continue Reading