Propolis is generally known as the “bee glue”, which is a generic name that refers to the resinous substance accumulated by the bees from different types of plants. Propolis functions in sealing holes and cracks and for the reconstruction of the beehive. It is also used for smoothing the inner surface of the beehive, retaining the […]
Fragrant and alluring, the Lavender plant’s flower is as useful as it is aromatic. Through steam distillation, Lavender essential oil is extracted from flowers of the scented plant. Much like Jasmine essential oil, Lavender essential oil is great at inducing relaxation and thereby assisting as a sleeping aide. This essential oil is also effective on the nervous system. Because of […]
Interesting Fact Mosquito bites can be very annoying and even though most are harmless, the saliva from their bites creates sores and bumps that could last a while. This tiny yet powerful things take only 6 seconds to bite you! Coconut and Rosemary Oil (we tried this) Coconut and Rosemary oils are a magical combination. Applying coconut oil […]
Many East Africans consume peanuts and cashew nuts as the preferred choice of nuts. This is because peanut butter and crushed peanuts have been part of many culinary recipes in East Africa and Africa as a whole. Despite this, other types of nuts are becoming popular additions to local diets and some include almonds, macadamia, […]
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the physical and emotional changes that a woman experiences a week or two prior to menstruation. This condition varies in different women as some may experience mild to extreme symptoms. PMS itself can be an illness as it has the ability to interfere with a woman’s daily lifestyle. Some of […]
Ever gone to the doctor’s feeling so tired but nothing can be found in the lab tests? You probably need to cleanse your system to rid your body of heavy metals. We are constantly exposed to these metals due to our daily habits in addition to some which we cannot control. What they are and how […]
Fun Fact Over 260 billion pounds of sweet potatoes are produced globally every year, making it one of the most important food crops in the world. Additionally, Research has shown that sweet potatoes possess high nutritional value, and are also valuable medicinal plants -having anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory powers. We are excited to share with you more […]
What is an allergy? This is the response of the immune system to various substances and the body reacts by swelling, sneezing, coughing and unpleasant gut reactions, the allergens may vary from food, pollen, plants and animals. There are pharmaceutical treatments for allergies called antihistamines, apart from using pharmaceutical stuff you may want to use natural […]
Banned in Europe or North America Many foreign or local brands that have their products on the shelves here in Africa do include ingredients that actually been banned in the European Union or have been classified as having the ability to cause various diseases including cancer. The phrase that goes “You are what you eat” is […]
Yoga is great for improving moods, revving up metabolism, stretching up the spine, and burning fat. Here is a free video from Yoga With Adrienne to start up your weight loss goals.
