Archives for August 2020

Plants that Protect You

August 23, 2020 by Esther Neumann

Enjoy and do something for your health at the same time. Isn’t that wonderful? So begins a brochure published by the Austrian Cancer Society, in which the health benefits of fruit and vegetables are praised. Scientists are discovering the secrets of plants more and more. Many countries adopted the campaign to recommend the consumption of […]

Does the Pandemic Stress You Out?

August 16, 2020 by Martin Neumann

Almost half of the Americans report that the pandemic is affecting their mental health. A federal disaster distress hotline ha seen a more than 10x spike in incoming text messages during the pandemic. In the UK a study ascertained the anxiety level of the population on a scale of 1 to 10. They found out […]

Spices and Your Health

August 2, 2020 by Elizabeth Hall

Does the enticing smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, gingerbread, spice cake, or fruitcake awaken aromatic memories of holidays and cozy kitchens? Perhaps the punch-packed savory East Indian foods or zesty Mexican dishes are among your favorites. As implied by the old ditty,” sugar and spice and everything nice…”, spices have long been considered among […]