By Gina Kelly
It may not be the most pleasant-smelling essential oil you come across, but there’s no denying tea tree oil’s potency. It’s been proven effective against skin conditions, used as a disinfectant, and successful at killing houseflies. This oil is truly essential. 1. Repels insects Nobody likes mosquito bites. They’re itchy, unsightly, and sometimes painful. By … Continued
By Gina Kelly
Flaxseed has been prized by civilizations for thousands of years, and it’s easy to see why. It’s rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids and can do everything from support your gut to possibly reduce the risk of cancer. Believe it or not, King Charlemagne felt so passionately about the health benefits of flaxseed that … Continued
Behind the sweet, woody scent of the eucalyptus tree lies the secret to its long history of therapeutic use. The essential oil extracted from the leaves of this native Australian gum tree is a concentrated source of eucalyptol and is used both aromatically and topically for its refreshing, purifying, and healing benefits. 1. Clears congestion … Continued
Affecting four out of 10 people at some point in their life, sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is injured or irritated. Sciatica sufferers may experience mild or extreme low-back pain, as well as pain and numbness into the buttock and down the leg. Even with extreme pain, about 90 percent of people will get … Continued
In 2020, two separate large-scale population-based epidemiological studies came to an interesting conclusion: people who reported taking glucosamine supplements had positive health benefits beyond relief from osteoarthritis and joint pain that were not attributed to those who didn’t report using glucosamine. One of the two studies, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, reported … Continued