Vinegar has been around for thousands of years. The word vinegar is said to originate from the Latin words meaning “sour wine”, while other sources indicate it refers to the French phrase “vin aigre”, also meaning sour wine. Whatever the original source
Salt is essential for various biochemical processes in the human body. Salt is also one of the five basic taste sensations, with its taste detected by sodium taste bud cells on the tongue. Apart from white table salt, there are a variety
Normally associated with the uncontrollable tremor of a hand or other unintended movements, Parkinson’s disease is much more complicated than the tremor that meets the eye. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects more men than women, and its symptoms start
That brief surge of energy that swells in us after eating a large sugary treat, commonly known as a sugar rush, is due to a temporary rise in blood sugar. Blood sugar spikes occur when your blood sugar first rises and then
While menopause is a natural process that very woman goes through, the physical and emotional symptoms can affect some women worse than others. Severe symptoms can be challenging to manage, as it is a chronic condition, rather than an acute illness, and
What’s in a name? Well, in the case of the eggplant, it depends on where in the world you are. In British English as well as in German, Dutch, and French it is known as aubergine, while it is known as brinjal
Claims that sparkling (carbonated) water is harmful to your health have been doing the rounds. Some people are concerned that sparkling water, made fizzy and acidic with carbon dioxide, may have a negative impact on your dental, digestive, or bone health. Makes
Cancers are the second leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases. Cancers are a collection of diseases in which abnormal cells can divide uncontrollably and spread to nearby tissue. Cancers can arise in many parts of the body, which leads to
The hormone melatonin has traditionally been regarded as the hormone of darkness, because of the nightly surge in production that is associated with the sleep cycle. It is also associated with seasonal cycles. Research over the past two decades found high levels
From time to time, we all experience the feeling that one’s brain is unable to think clearly, especially when having a cold or flu, or one’s thinking became sluggish due to jetlag, or becomes fuzzy for a few hours after taking antihistamine
