What is Lulo Fruit? Native to the countries of the Andes, the bright orange colored lulo fruit is full of flavor and healthy surprises. This member of the nightshade family goes by several different names and is known as naranjilla in Ecuador and Panama but as lulo in Colombia. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Home Remedies for Benign Fasciculation Syndrome
What is Benign Fasciculation Syndrome? Benign fasciculation syndrome or BFS for short refers to a rare condition which causes various muscles in the body to twitch. These twitches are involuntary and can not be controlled. A fasciculation is basically the long word for a … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Triticale
What is Triticale? In the year 1875, an innovative botanist called Stephen Wilson decided to combine wheat with rye hoping that he could produce a grain with the high yield of wheat, the hardiness of rye and a gluten content necessary to make wonderful bread. Unfortunately … [Read more...]
Home Remedies for Anhidrosis
What is Anhidrosis? Anhidrosis is a rare condition in which a person does not sweat or perspire sufficiently. When you do not sweat normally, your body is not able to cool itself down. This can cause serious and potentially life threatening complications like heatstroke. Also … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Pigeon Peas
What are Pigeon Peas? If you have ever eaten a delicious Indian dahl, you will be familiar with pigeon peas. They are low in fat, very high in protein and dietary fiber and can be added to a number of tasty dishes. Pigeon peas may not be among the most popular of legumes in the … [Read more...]