What is it exactly that triggers illness? The question has confounded philosophers and healers since the beginning of time. Some of the answers that have been given include: Evil spirits, evil eye, displeasing the gods, angering the ancestors, failing to…

It must be a relief to learn that there are natural cures for acne lying somewhere in the kitchen, after hearing of the various harsh treatments above. Using fruits, vegetables and honey on the skin is definitely much better than…

“A tree is a tree”. That’s what most of us think of if we are asked about how we think or feel about a tree. In our day-to-day lives we are surrounded by trees, yet only rarely do we pay…

In the heed to the PEACE message round the world Round the world, the message of peace is not being heard despite of the global initiatives on various subject of PEACE. The message of tolerance, dialogue, cooperation and harmony has…

Lime Limes, Citrus aurantifolia, can either be sour or sweet. Sour limes possess a greater sugar and citric acid content than lemons and feature an acidic and tart taste, while sweet limes lack citric acid content and are sweet in…

September 18th is World Bamboo Day. Why on earth would people want to celebrate a plant? The short answer is, it’s a great plant. For one thing, it’s highly versatile—a recent British Broadcasting Corporation article states that bamboo can be…

The bicycle is probably the simplest machine invented that has provided far more benefits than people would have thought. If it was used solely as a means of transportation in the earlier days, these days bicycles have been improvised into…

Tips for Reducing Appearance of Acne Scars What if you have already suffered from acne and the scars remain to plague you? You could certainly take measures to prevent future breakouts but at the same time, minimize the damage that…

Acne is an acute inflammatory condition of the pores and skin. The most common form of acne is Acne Vulgaris with whiteheads and blackheads being mild cases, papules and pustules being moderate ones, and nodules and cysts being the most…

Turnip Turnips are thought to have originated in North Europe around 2,000 BC and were one of the first vegetables to have been cultivated. They were a very important food for the Romans and a staple across Europe before the…