‘Have you heard that coconut oil is tipped for the Nobel Prize this year?’ announced a speaker at a recent medical conference that I attended. ‘I have seen so many Facebook posts and Pinterest infographics listing all the benefits of coconut that I am sure that it will get the prize this year’ she added… Continue reading
Now what could possibly be better than starting the day with a tall glass of cool refreshing lemon water or cradling a cup of lemon infused warm water? According to a number of bloggers this morning ritual brings a myriad of health benefits including immune boosting, liver cleansing, treatment of flus and colds, protection against kidney stones and the list goes on. None… Continue reading
15 SECOND SUMMARY: Himalayan sea salt is a coarse pink salt that is believed to afford a wide range of health benefits. There is no science at all behind these claims. Himalayan sea salt is a great example of why bloggers need to be careful when posting information relating to health in order to make sure… Continue reading
15 SECOND SUMMARY: Huperzine A (HupA) is a compound extracted from Chinese club moss. It inhibits an enzyme that degrades the learning neurotransmitter acetylcholine – meaning that HupA may increase memory and cognitive function. Huperzine A has been trialled as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and results suggest an improvement of cognitive function, daily living activity,… Continue reading
15 Second Summary While it may seem a natural and safe alternative, there is limited quality research on the effectiveness of apitherapy treatments, and there is the potential for associated adverse events. The scientific community is divided on the effectiveness of apitherapy, and although there is enthusiasm surrounding its potential medicinal uses, until there is… Continue reading
15 Second Summary The Squatty Potty is a simple device that claims to help people defecate more easily and more fully. It’s creators also allude to health benefits from it’s use, such as a “healthier colon”. Unfortunately, in reviewing scientific research done on body position during defecation we found only poor quality, highly limited studies,… Continue reading
15 Second Summary Activated Charcoal has been used in hospitals for decades as the ‘universal antidote’ for drug overdoses and acute poisonings, however, over the years there have been many claims that it also has other health benefits, such as; removing every day “toxins” from the body (like alcohol), relieving of gas and bloating, improving… Continue reading
At least if you follow a certain sub set of “health gurus”… they are. According to “The Healthy Home Economist“, Green Smoothies can “devastate your health”. Why? How you ask? According to this blogger’s post on the subject (though the view isn’t solely hers) “Frequent consumption of large quantities of raw, leafy green vegetables as… Continue reading
These days the majority of people prefer to eat out or order in rather than slave away in the kitchen for a quality meal. With most people’s work day, it can be impossible to find adequate time to prepare meals. However, with the introduction of a food processor to your kitchen you can seriously cut… Continue reading
Whether you’re a hobby chef or just making meals to get by, most people can agree that they want to spend less time preparing food and spend more time enjoying it with friends or family. In comes the food processor, one of the most efficient multitasking kitchen tools that can be your key to saving… Continue reading
Everyone loves the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air and knows the taste of homemade bread is far better than that of store bought bread. As such, many people have bought bread makers for their kitchens to save money, but also to be able to control how their bread is made and… Continue reading
If you have been wanting to cut down on time spent in the kitchen but still want to enjoy delicious homemade meals, you’ve probably looked into getting a food processor. From chopping to pureeing, to mixing and kneading, a food processor is a great addition to every kitchen. Food processors save energy and time, allowing… Continue reading
If you’ve been looking for a quality juicer with more versatility than just a juicer than the Tribest Slowstar SW-2000 2 in 1 Juicer & Mincer has probably crossed your path. This sleek and elegant juicer has unique qualities that make it stand out in the market of many different juicer brands. But do these… Continue reading
Finding a quality juicer in order to make delicious juices and other drinks can be difficult given all the different options on the market. The Tribest Green Star Juicer and Food Processor is a complete juicing machine which comes with some impressive features. It is impressively powerful with twin gears to process food that other… Continue reading
There are few things quite as refreshing as a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice. But getting that juice out of ripe oranges can be a difficult task. For years people would spend hours hand squeezing orange after orange just to get some of that coveted juice out of every last orange. This was clearly… Continue reading