In addition to the many practical uses, bamboo serves in Asia, America, and throughout much of the modern world, its medicinal qualities are varied and really quite surprising. First mentioned in Asian medicinals of the 6th century, modern analysis of bamboo shows that it contains 88.8 % moisture, 3.9 % …

Basil is widely used in traditional medicine and Ayurveda. Basil is rich in hundreds of phytochemicals. It has anti-bacterial, antiviral and immune-enhancing properties. Here are 18 wonderful uses for the basil. 1. Application of the juice of the basil leaves mixing with a little amount of honey over the eyes …

Labels on store-bought herbs rarely reveal how plants are raised, let alone how long the ingredients are exposed to light and high temperatures while stored in their plastic containers. Grow your own to ensure the best quality and potency of your herbal remedies! “The primary benefit is being able to …

Cats wake you up in the middle of the night. They scratch your arms. They stare at you uncomfortably. But they also do nice things, like: cuddle with you, protect you from vermin, and in rare cases rock out on the keyboard. While the number of YouTube cat videos far …

How Prevalent Is Suicide? Suicide is a potentially preventable public health problem. In 2009, the last year for which statistics are available, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. That year, there were nearly 37,000 suicides, and 1 million people attempted suicide, according to the Centers …

Night blindness (nyctalopia) is a type of vision impairment. People with night blindness experience poor vision at night or in dimly lit environments. Although the term “night blindness” implies that you cannot see at night, this is not the case. You may just have more difficulty seeing and/or driving in …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the large intestine, or colon. Symptoms usually include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and gas. Other symptoms of IBS may include urgent bowel movements or the feeling of incomplete evacuation. The bowel muscles that are responsible for moving food …

Kidney stones are among the most common urinary tract disorders. Kidney stones can form in your kidneys when normal substances in your urine become too concentrated. When this happens, solid material can stay in your kidney or may move down your urinary tract, eventually passing out of your body. Read …

An ankle sprain occurs when there has been a significant injury to the ligaments that surround and connect the bones of the leg to the foot. The injury typically occurs when you accidentally twist or turn your ankle inappropriately. All ligaments have a specific range of motion and boundaries that …

Your heart is a strong muscular pump. It is responsible for pumping about 3,000 gallons of blood throughout your body every day. Like other muscles in your body, your heart itself needs to receive a good supply of blood at all times to function properly. Your heart muscle gets the …

Managing depression There are many different management and treatment options for depression. Try to remember overcoming depression will take time and you will need to stay strong through some of the tougher days. Still, overcoming it is achievable! Check out the Depression – types, causes and symptoms fact sheet for …