Aromatherapy Proven by Science

Rosemary aroma has been shown to significantly improve memory capabilities in children.

Breathe in the goodness of rosemary! Scientists are acknowledging the herb’s ability to improve cognitive ability in children. A new study presented at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference highlighted a distinct difference in working memory between children exposed to rosemary essential oil and those who weren’t. Dr. Mark Ross, the co-author of the observational review said on ScienceDaily.com, “Our previous study demonstrated the aroma of rosemary essential oil could enhance cognition in healthy adults. Knowing how important working memory is in academic achievement we wanted to see if similar effects could be found in school age children in classroom settings.” Read more

Eczema: A Popular Exercise Could Treat It

A popular exercise could help treat the itchy skin condition called eczema.

ECZEMA can be extremely itchy and very difficult to soothe, but there is a fun activity which could actually help to ease the itch, improve the irritating skin condition and prevent it from worsening. Read more

There are various creams and home remedies advertised as potential cures for eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, but it can be hard to find one which actually works for you. Read more

A Daily Glass of Wine Could Prevent Heart Attacks in Women

Drinking a glass of wine a day can help women live longer by making their hearts healthier A glass of wine a day could help you avoid a heart attack: Women drinkers have a lower risk of cardiac arrest than nondrinkers.

Women who drink a glass of wine every day have healthier hearts than those who do not touch a drop, a study suggests.

Researchers found women who regularly consume up to 14 units of alcohol steadily over the course of a week had a lower risk of heart disease than teetotallers or binge-drinkers.

Yet men who drink 21 units during each week – about nine pints of beer – had hearts no healthier than those who did not consume any alcohol. Read more

Strawberry Cure for Painful Illness

Strawberries can cure a common, painful illness, a study has found.

Researchers found that eating just a handful of strawberries a day could vastly decrease symptoms of a bowel condition that affects more than 300,000 people in Britain.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is usually treated with surgery and medication, is a set of painful conditions that can cause severe diarrhoea and fatigue.

IBD is a term mainly used to describe two conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Both are long-term conditions that involve inflammation of the gut. Read more

The Top 3 Benefits of Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is a healing herb with many benefits. Here are the top three, plus some advice on how best to take it.

Tea Tree Oil: Its Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects

Dr. Edward Group shares the uses, benefits, and side effects of tea tree oil.

From antiseptic mouthwash to natural deodorant, tea tree oil is an essential oil with a multitude of uses and benefits. It tends to be pale yellow or colorless, with an aroma that is similar to eucalyptus or camphor and boasts antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Here’s a deep-dive into all that it can do. Read more

Eating Mushrooms Daily Could Prevent Diabetes

Eating button mushrooms daily could prevent type 2 diabetes by boosting gut bacteria (but it must be a particular portion size).

Eating a serving of button mushrooms a day could prevent type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.

Feeding mice a daily portion of white button mushrooms boosts their levels of a gut bacteria that is involved in the production of glucose, a study found. The serving is the equivalent of 85 grams for humans.

According to the researchers, mushrooms act as a prebiotic, which are indigestible food ingredients that 'fertilise' the growth of bugs in the digestive tract. Read more