Sarsaparilla: The Herb With a Healing Root

It is very easy for me to start my first blog on Sarsaparilla herb since it has been commonly used by people within my community, especially men. This herb seems to give men more than just an energy ego.

Firstly, let me start by just telling you that the scientific name is Similax Ornata. I will continue by giving you a short background on the sort after sarsparilla herb. It is a climbing evergreen shrub with prickly stems. The leaves range from round to oblong, and are usually armed with spines on its lower side. The fruit is a small globular berry.

Gungo Peas (Pigeon Peas) Facts & Recipe

Gungo Peas with dark spotsGungo Peas is used in many of our favorite rice and meat dishes across the glode and comes from the legume family. As a matter of fact, it is most often described as a Caribbean or even a Cajun delicacy. It is commonly called Pigeon Peas, Congo or Gunga peas, or Bean Pole.

What is Pertussis? Prevention, Better Than Cure

I like to keep things simple, so the first thing I will say is that 'Pertussis' is a fancy name for 'Whooping Cough'. If you aren't familiar with either terms, don't worry, that's why I wrote this article anyway :-). Pertussis is a disease characterized by a convulsive cough, and infecting the mucous membrane of the respiratory system.  It got the name 'Whooping Cough' because it leaves the patient out of breath which results in deep inhalation that produces the 'whooping' or 'barking' sound. It is a contagious disease which is caused by the germ Hemophilus pertussis.

Prickly Heat (Miliaria): Fight Heat Rash Fast

First of all, you can't fight what you don't know. So let's check out what prickly heat is and what it isn't. Prickly heat goes by other names such as, 'miliaria' or even more commonly 'heat rash'. Whatever you want to call it, Prickly Heat is not a pleasant thing :-(. Medically, Prickly heat is an acute inflammatory skin rash, characterized by acute itching, which occurs when the skin fails to adapt itself to an increase in temperature and humidity.

Papaya Health Benefits

Today, I will be sharing with you the benefits of Papaya benefits to your health. Well, firstly you might think that you already know everything you need to know the benefits of payapa. As I was told some time ago by a wise man that it is better to listen or read something you think you know about before you come to a conclusion. Why? The reason is quite simple, because you might just learn something more on top of what you already know. That being said, let me get into the benefits of pawpaw.

Fever Bath or Fever Sponge Bath - How To ....

Today, I am going to talk to you about how to do a "Fever Bath" or otherwise called a "Fever Sponge Bath". Firstly, I was introduce to this as a child, sometimes when persons were sick with fever they were sometimes treated by this means with good results on many occasions.

If you are not sure what a fever sponge bath is or how it is done, then I must tell you it can be pretty easy. Just learn the procedures and you are set.

Natural Constipation Relief: 10 Easy Ways

Proper bowel movement is essential for our well-being.

Constipation is a condition in which the bowels are evacuated or emptied at long intervals or with difficulty. It can be quite a discomfort and may result in bloating, hemorrhoids, loss of appetite and other complications. Like most people, I have experienced constipation and its horrible when you want to go and nothing happens. Constipation can be serious if you experience it too often and you may need to see your doctor or get help fast.

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