So what is this substance that we are so enthralled with? Crystalline white cane sugar is refined from the sugar cane by crushing the cane, processing the juice and evaporating it, then bleaching and deodorizing the resulting carbohydrate crystals until…

Two months ago I arrived in Malaysia to do an internship and to discover Malaysia and its culture. Of course I found many differences between the way we live back in the Netherlands and the way you live here. Not…

How chemicals in your body come together to give you that wonderful, ecstatic feeling whenever you’re next to your hot date. ‘Thump’, ‘Thump’, ‘Thump’, your heart pounds like never before and your knees grow weak. Your palm sweats, your stomach…

Aromatherapy has its roots in antiquity, but the word itself is a 20th century invention. The use of aromatic plants as medicines, incense and cosmetics in ancient times is well-documented, and over the centuries this led to the development of…

Eating is a part of life. Your body gets its nutrients from food. Sometimes we can go overboard with our eating habits and it can result in gaining weight. One issue with food is emotional eating. The problem of emotional…

Organic Stain Solution Perspiration stains Combine 1 tablespoon of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Add enough water to make a paste and rub into stain. Let it sit for an hour and then launder. Organic Insect Repellant…

Whether you want to get rid of the additional pounds you’ve put on during the holidays, or to fit into a new dress for the upcoming dinner, dropping a few pounds is not so difficult. Joy Bauer, recognised as a…

I have been teaching the importance of understanding acid and alkaline for more than 25 years. It’s a great concept, and is getting more and more attention. We know that pH is the measure of acid and alkaline (or basic)…

It’s time you be thankful and celebrate your heart! This New Year, how about taking some serious steps to keep your heart in optimum condition? Did you know, in a day your heart circulates nearly two gallons (five litres) of…

Not that they ever left, but calories are back in the news. New York City has recently passed an ordinance that requires restaurants with more than 15 outlets (i.e., chains) to post the caloric count in their dishes next to…