Your gut bacteria may help to determine your holiday weight gain. The obese are often blamed for their own corpulence. But perhaps, just perhaps, some of the blame should be placed on another type of organism entirely: bacteria. Researchers have shown that the intestines of obese people are swimming with Read more
Obese mice lost weight after being fed the microbe Akkermansia muciniphila, which appears to have a symbiotic relationship with the inner lining of the intestine. The gut is home to innumerable different bacteria — a complex ecosystem that has an active role in a variety of bodily functions. In a Read more
According to the National Center for Homeopathy, it’s okay to use homeopathic remedies at home to help yourself through an acute bout of anxiety resulting from a known cause (e.g., a recent trauma, shock, or loss). Here are some remedies NCH reports that homeopaths often use to help people with Read more
Below are ten crystals you can use to improve your health and happiness! 1. Turquoise helps you heal. Turquoise is the master healer. It is believed to be the energetic bridge between heaven and earth. Since ancient times, it’s been highly regarded for its protective and good-luck-charm properties. It’s believed Read more
The Definitive Guide To Magnesium & Magnesium Supplements Magnesium is the second most abundant mineral inside our cells and the second most common deficiency, next to Vitamin D. Recently scientists have discovered the ‘Magnesome’, a protein encoding gene incorporating Magnesium, suggesting that the levels of Magnesium in the body may epigenetically Read more
Some exciting news has emerged today in Ireland. Research has found that a wild flower growing in West Cork could hold the key to wiping out the deadly superbug MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus). A post-graduate student, at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) has identified a wild flower which is Read more
By Eating Well This honey-oat bread has a pleasant flavor and divinely moist, tender crumb. It requires minimal mixing and cleanup, calls for ingredients usually stocked in the pantry, and is tasty yet healthful. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick-cooking (not instant) oats, divided 1 Read more
Eating Well This traditional cornbread is made without flour, isn’t sweet and has a crumbly texture. You can change the adaptable recipe to suit your cornbread preference. For a variation, substitute 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for the baking powder and use buttermilk instead of milk. If you’re looking for a Read more
By Eating Well Soda breads are hearty Irish staples — wholemeal flour with large flakes of bran and wheat germ, or white flour or a mixture leavened with baking soda and moistened with buttermilk. The acid in the buttermilk reacts with the baking soda, which is an alkali, creating bubbles Read more
There are several homeopathic remedies available to combat flu effectively. At the very first sign that flu is developing, take 1/2 tube of Anas barbariae (marketed under various brand names, including Oscillococcinum) every two hours, for a total of five doses. Combination flu remedies work in majority of cases if Read more