Wondering if depression is genetic? Well, it is. Learn about the depression gene, the serotonin link, and environmental factors that may come into play. Is Depression Genetic? Maybe your mother had it. Or your uncle or your sister. Watching a family member suffer from depression can be difficult. But does …

woman’s blood type and Rh factor can impact her pregnancy. That’s why every pregnant woman will have an Rh factor test. In some cases, the father of the baby will be tested too. Here’s what you need to know about blood types and Rh factor. The four major blood types …

Name: Wormwood Biological Name: Artemisia absinthium Other Names: Wormwood, absinthium, green ginger, absinthe, old woman, southernwood Parts Used: Leaves or flowering tops Active Compounds: bullet Volatile oil with a high level of thujone bullet Sesquiterpene bitter principles: including absinthine, an. sunshine, anabasine, and matricide bullet Volatile oil, of variable composition, …

Nutritional Value of Watermelon This king sized fruit certainly is loaded with the power of quenching your thirst and meeting your physiological needs for nutrients. Just in case you are only thinking of savoring the fruit content, may we let you know that in China even the rind left is …

Benefits and uses of Fleawort seed Fleawort seed is the seed from either of  two types of plantain known officially as Plantago Psyllium  or dark Psyllium and Plantago Indica  or black Psyllium, both belonging to the same family and both normally found growing around the Mediterranean sea. The plantain is a …

Millet Millet is a grain that has often been associated with bird food but it has a whole host of nutritional benefits for people as well. Your nutritionist may recommend millet if you suffer from asthma, migraines, or thyroid problems. Read on to find out more – you may just …

Mustard greens and mustard seeds are among the oldest known herbal remedies for a great number of health conditions. Originated from the Mediterranean areas, mustard and the herbs from Brassica family were quite popular in the Middle and the Far East. These herbal remedies are mentioned in ancient writings of …

Elder flowers are classically used for colds, flu, and fevers, as they contain strong diaphoretic and cooling activity. They are commonly used in Europe as a diuretic and laxative as well as for weight loss. Elder flowers are one of the ingredients in a popular flu remedy combined with peppermint …

Coriander Coriander is both an annual and perennial herb. Coriander seeds are actually fruits that are spherical and are green when tender and then brownish-yellow on ripening. They are cultivated in Europe, North Africa, India, South America, Thailand, China, and Malaysia. Medicinal Properties The coriander leaves are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and …

This fruit adds sweetness, tanginess, and freshness to any dish. Oranges can be used to prepare fresh juice, jellies, candies, cakes, muffins, and used in combination with fish or chicken. This citrus fruit is well known for its high source of vitamin C, but this vitamin is just one of …

Also called Isphagula, psyllium belongs to the plant family Plantago and among its parts considered to be beneficial to health are the seed and husk. The many psyllium husk benefits have contributed greatly to its growing popularity in the health industry. What Is It? The husk of the psyllium is …