What’s so special about Manuka honey?

Manuka honey has grown in popularity worldwide. It is often referred to as therapeutic honey and thus commands a premium price. Is this merely a marketing spin? How different is …

Seven natural sugar substitutes for better blood sugar control

High intake of refined sugar can cause detrimental effects on metabolism and is recognized as a risk factor for obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes [1]. For patients with diabetes, taking …

Dealing with cold sores

How it started? I have been suffering from cold sores lately.  This is an infection by the Herpes Simplex Type 1 (HSV-1) virus that causes blisters and painful ulcers on …