Neanderthal cave men and women had tremendous physical prowess. They excelled in all kinds of physical activities. We, on the other hand, do not do everything — we are selective and specialise. We choose and pick our jobs, and this means we repeat some tasks, day after day. As a result, certain muscles and joints [...]
Botanical Name: Convolvulus Jalapa (LINN.) Family: Convolvulacea Bindweed family Synonym: Ipomea purga Common Names: Jalap , Jalap Bindweed Habitat: The Jalap Bindweed is a native of South America and derives its name from Xalapa Mexico, where it grows. The Jalap Bindweed (C. Jalapa, Linn.), but more often called Ipomea Jalapa or purga, is a [...]
Vitamin D deficiency is quite common, and a growing list of diseases and conditions are being linked with it. Regular sun exposure, without sunscreen, causes your skin to produce vitamin D naturally. But how much sun do you need? You’ve probably seen some vague guidelines, recommending “a few minutes every day.” But these recommendations are [...]
Botanical Name: Polemonium coeruleum (LINN.) Family: N.O. Polemoniaceae Synonyms: Greek Valerian. Charity. Part Used: Herb. Habitat: This species is found wild in bushy places and by the side of streams, apparently indigenous, from Stafford and Derby northwards to the Cheviots, but doubtedly indigenous elsewhere, and when found in Scotland and Ireland, only an escape from [...]
According to a new study, vegetable consumption may be linked to lower blood pressure due to the presence of a specific amino acid. The compound in question is glutamic acid, and according to the work conducted at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, boosting its intake may contribute to better health [...]
Botanical Name: Rhus Toxicodendron (LINN.)/Toxicodendron Radicans Family: N.O. Anacardiaceae Synonyms: Poison Oak. Poison Vine.Rhus toxicodendron, Rhus radicans Kingdom: Plantae Order: Sapindales Genus: Toxicodendron Species: T. radicans Part Used: Leaves. Habitat: Poison Ivy grows throughout much of North America, including the Canadian Maritime provinces, Quebec and Ontario, and all U.S. states east of the Rockies except [...]
In the market there are cow’s, goat’s, soy, almond, rice and hemp milk. Let us look into their Pros and Cons to us. Cow’s milk….. Whole cow’s milk packs 150 calories per cup, and about half of those calories come from fat. (See the related chart for a nutritional breakdown of all these different milks.) [...]
Scientists have found and manipulated body chemistry linked to the aging of muscles, and were able to restore the ability of old human muscle to repair and rebuild itself. ………….. Importantly, the research also found evidence that aging muscles need to be kept in shape, because long periods of atrophy are more challenging to overcome. [...]
Botanical Name: Glechoma Hederacea (LINN.) Family: N.O. Labiatae/Lamiaceae Synonyms: Nepeta Glechoma (Benth.). Alehoof. Gill-go-over-the-Ground. Haymaids. Tun-hoof. Hedgemaids. Lizzy-run-up-the-Hedge. Gill-go-by-the-Hedge. Catsfoot. Robin-run-in-the-Hedge. Other Names: Cat’s foot, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the-ground, Gillrun, Hay maids, hedge maids Part Used: Herb. Kingdom: Plantae Order: Lamiales Genus: Glechoma Species: G. hederacea Habitat: Ground ivy is native to Europe and southwestern Asia [...]
Scientists say they have discovered an antibody that could minimise the major internal bleeding seen in traumas like bullet wounds and car crashes. The team at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) has discovered that a protein called histone is responsible for much of the damage. They say they have found a specific type of antibody [...]
