Alternative medicine

Alternative medicine

Neem oil is a versatile natural pesticide that every gardener should have on hand. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree, and it works brilliantly against soft-bodied pests. Besides aphids and whiteflies, it's also effective against smaller caterpillar larvae.

Fill about half your plate with combinations of bananas, strawberries, blueberries, sweet potatoes, peas, carrots and more of your favorites. To boost variety with each meal, look for fruit and veggie blends or step out of your usual routine and try something new.

"I think there's a lot of comfort that comes from prescriptive approaches like aiming for two cups of beans a day - besides, it's so specific. However, the body will benefit from any increase in bean intake simply because they contain compounds that aid in heart health and digestion."

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is fast-tracking the review and approval process for three companies studying psilocybin, the active psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, and methylone, an MDMA-like molecule, as treatments for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Flavor starts with what goes into the pan first, and you can do it without leaning on heavy sauces or fried shortcuts. Olive oil, garlic, onions, citrus, herbs, ginger, and spices add depth quickly and pair well with vegetables, beans, fish, and grains that often feature in anti-inflammatory eating patterns.

"At the heart of our private label products is a commitment to listening to our customers and continually improving the products they bring into their homes," said Scott Patton, Chief Commercial Officer, ALDI.

Lyme disease is the most common and well-known tick-borne illness. When a tick bites, the Lyme bacteria transfers through the bite into the bloodstream.

The basic fundamentals of toothbrush design have not changed since the times of the Egyptians and Babylonians—a handle to grip, and a bristle-like feature with which to clean the teeth.

Online fitness coaching saves time by eliminating the need to commute to a gym. Workouts are accessible anytime and anywhere, allowing exercise to fit into your schedule.

Breakfast burritos, bowls, and wraps are becoming popular as they are portable and easy to prepare, featuring ingredients loaded with in-demand nutrients like eggs and meat.

Research increasingly demonstrates that healthy nutrition improves mental health, and an entirely new subspecialty has formed to support this. Nutritional psychiatry is expanding rapidly, with research growing 15-fold from 2000 to 2024, reflecting the increasing acceptance of diet's role in mental health.

Choosing the right sunscreen requires consideration of skin type and tone, as some products may be greasier or leave white casts on darker skin tones.

Bananas are a good source of potassium; however, they are not a great source of potassium, or even among the top 10 foods containing this essential element.

"Consumers want healthy foods, but at the time of purchase, cravings often prevail. The high oil content adds flavor, but it also contains a lot of energy and calories."

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.

Bloom acts as a protective barrier and helps shield blueberries from moisture loss, bacteria, and environmental stress. It's basically the fruit's own little built-in defense system and sunscreen.

The FDA announced that the products contained undeclared prescription drug ingredients used to treat erectile dysfunction, specifically sildenafil and tadalafil, which could cause a 'life-threatening' drop in blood pressure when mixed with nitrates.

Individuals allergic to bee stings can safely consume honey because the venom produced by bees is not related to honey. The venom is injected through the stinger, while honey is produced from nectar.

The study shows "how a feeling, such as psychological stress, can translate into a biological event, namely inflamed skin", says co-author Shenbin Liu, a neurobiologist at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

Recent studies have shown positive results around using chamomile oil to treat generalized anxiety disorder. A 2017 study found that chamomile extract reduced symptoms of GAD over the course of 8 weeks and was comparable to conventional anxiety drug treatment. More research needs to be done, but chamomile oil can be drug alternative to treat anxiety and high cortisol levels.

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. If you've had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can reactivate later in life as shingles at any age, though most commonly after 50. While caused by the same virus, shingles and chickenpox are not the same illness. They present differently because, while chickenpox is the initial infection, if and when the virus reactivates, it travels along nerve pathways to the skin, producing shingles.

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin problem that usually shows up as dry, itchy, scaly patches of skin (plaques and erythematous papules covered with silvery scales). The condition usually develops when the life cycle of the skin cells speeds up. Consequently, skin cells build up rapidly on the skin's surface and form scales and red patches that are usually painful and itchy.