It's not uncommon for kids to have trouble sleeping, or to suffer from colds or tummy aches. But before calling your doctor when this happens, there are several natural remedies that can help ...

LAGOS – Professor Olukemi Odukoya has praised the new book ‘Herbal Spices: Local Foods As Medicines,’ authored by Chukwuma Muanya, highlighting that it unveiled evidence-based and scientifically ...

You’ve likely heard of their healing powers. A new book provides a detailed look at herbal remedies for treating common ailments—from easing cramps to uplifting moods. A mandala offering made from ...

THERE are many simple ways to treat minor health issues without having to see the doctor. This common skin disorder can strike at any age, but teenage boys are particularly prone to it. The main cause ...

When cold and flu season strikes, many people reach into their medicine cabinets for Vicks VapoRub, cough drops and other over-the-counter remedies. Those who attended the Herbs for Winter Wellness ...

BDNF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor; COX-2, cyclooxygenase-2; IL-1β, interleukin-1 beta; IκB, nuclear factor kappa B inhibitor alpha; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; NF-κB, nuclear factor kappa B; ...

From stubborn colds to splitting headaches, common illnesses are a universal experience—but the way they’re treated can differ greatly across cultures. For most, getting sick means going to the ...

None of us go unscathed when it comes to the discomforts that come with enjoying the outdoors during the summer. Whether you're camping, frolicking at the beach or gardening in your backyard, a day of ...

An accessible exploration of how herbs can be used for medicinal and culinary purposes year round, from gardening to cooking—you'll learn how to use herbs in a myriad of life-changing ways. Herbs in ...

Your body can throw you for a loop at any time,and trying out all natural homemade remedies to treat ailments can be a life saver. Well trying out home made remedies for these kind of ailments can be ...

Early each morning, Jesús Villalonga heads out to the woods near his home in Cuba’s Matanzas province, east of Havana, to gather medicinal plants and collect his horse from the nearby fields.