Lemongrass essential oil has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Native to Asia and Africa, lemongrass is used in massage, steam inhalation and diffusing due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.

Chamomile is a staple of traditional natural medicine. It has been used for thousands of years, some research suggesting that even the cavemen have been including it in their diet. Though primarily used as sleep aid and to help with digestive issues, chamomile has many other medicinal uses and properties, which makes it handy to keep it in our cupboard.

Artificial sweeteners are some of the most important, and widely used, food additives in the food manufacturing industry today. The question is, how much does a regular person shopping every weekend really know about artificial sweeteners – about their health benefits and risks, potential side effects, or different names that we often find on the labels?

Aromatherapy has been a part of our natural medicine for thousands of years, and today with modern science proving its health benefits, essential oils are becoming a part of our everyday life. But before we go shopping for essential oils, we need to understand what they can be used for, and if too much of a good thing can be harmful.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a herb that grows in many parts of the world. The entire plant is edible and its leaves and root are used for medicinal purposes. Dandelion has great health and nutritional benefits, and is a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.

Over the last two decades gluten has gained notoriety. Yes, it is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening protein for individuals with Coeliac Disease, but it also has its benefits in the food industry. Today, we will look into the food science behind gluten.

Are gluten-free products and snacks healthy and good for us? Yes, they might not have gluten, but are we aware of the fillers and additives in them? Also, does “healthy” have the same meaning for the food manufacturer as it has for the consumer?

The risks involved with cigarette smoking on our physical health have become very salient in our lives. But what light has been shed, so far, on the damage smoking can have on our mental wellness, levels of anxiety and risk of depression?

Symptoms of Coeliac Disease, Wheat Allergy and Gluten Sensitivity might all seem the same. Best way to determine the real issue is to perform tests and rule out any food sensitives and allergies.

Avoiding gluten and going for gluten-free diet should make you feel better even if you don’t have Coeliac Disease or IBS. However, food allergies might be another issue for you.