Cholesterol, the New Boogeyman For several decades, a simple correlation in medicine has been valid: reducing cholesterol is beneficial to one’s health. Lately, however, it has been shown that this rule is not precisely true. Cholesterol in the human body is…
1) Fat Digesting: Hot mulled maté tea Maté leaves contain a significant amount of caffeine, which stirs the digestion of fats. As a postprandial, it is good for the body, and the caffeine swiftly gets rid of fatigue with long-lasting effects. This…
In winter, we regularly put on pounds of fat which we try to get rid of during the rest of the year. We recognize the problem, but why can’t we keep from doing it? It could be the short days,…
The most common cause of obesity and being overweight is the intake of unhealthy, unnaturally concentrated, and artificially flavored foods. Obesity can also be caused by an unhealthy diet or a lack of movement, sleep, or natural foods or by the…
Amaranth is a perennial plant coming from Central America, where it was already known by the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, who called it a “sacred seed.” Amaranth seeds can be used for various culinary purposes – they can be eaten…
Selenium is a not very well known element in nature. It’s not frequently mentioned in relation to human health, but its role in the body is still irreplaceable. It protects us against civilization diseases, among other dangers.
In order to gain a better orientation to the world of herbs, it’s useful to get familiar with the chemicals they contain. What are they good for, and how can they help us? In this new series, we will gradually…
The tree-decaying mushroom also known as ‘hiratake,’ abalone, or tree mushroom is well-known for its capability to bolster immune function and potentially fight and prevent cancer. Aside from being rich in protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, and minerals,…
Starting with the last issue of My Herbs, we’ve been getting you acquainted with the healing properties of arguably the most controversial herb of our times – cannabis, or hemp. In the introductory part, we went over the most important…