They have been hailed as being the most exciting gastronomic discovery in recent history. They are one of six citrus species native to Australia, yet they are t...
Just like gingerbread men and Santa Claus, you can't help but associate it with Christmas time. As history would have it, the very origin of mulling dates back ...
Did you know that today, just about all vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is made in China?
The worst part is that a given supplement can legally say "made in the US...
Did you ever wonder why that bag of quinoa says you need to rinse it before cooking?
The reason is because of saponins. If you don’t rinse those off, you may...
Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they? Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees nativ...
A popular website about purported natural treatments for cancer has an article which alleges the following:
"Discover the amazing cancer-fighting benefits of t...
It looks like something straight out of Photoshop but this fruit is for real. Aside from just looking pretty, it's also being actively researched for potential ...
As an American, you've probably never heard of this before. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it's well known as being a purported health and longevity...
Are lemon balm and lemon verbena the same thing?
No. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is part of the mint family and native to southern Europe. Lemon verbena...
Joint supplements for pets such as glucosamine and chondroitin (e.g. Cosequin) have been around for over two decades. Owners have been giving their arthritic ca...
Maybe it’s the wholesome image, unlike the perception of table sugar. Or perhaps it’s because bees make it. Whatever the reason, so many remedies claim that hon...
