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  The amazing health benefits of turmeric and curcumin include the ability to reduce inflammation, heal wounds, improve skin health, protect cognitive abilities, and ease menstrual difficulties. Turmeric also helps prevent depression, alleviate pain, slow down aging, protect the digestive tract, and prevent cancer.   What is Turmeric?   Closely related to the other members of the ginger family, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herb native to India. The herb itself is derived from the rhizome of the plant, which is dried before the useful powdered form can be acquired. It needs a rather specific temperature and environment to...

  The health benefits of fenugreek are varied, such as relief from anemia, stomach disorders, respiratory disorders, oral ailments, diabetes, inflammations, wounds, and insomnia. It is beneficial in lactation and helps in improving digestion and hair health. It is also shown to reduce cholesterol levels and protect heart health, while simultaneously boosting the immune system and protecting against flu and various infections.   What is Fenugreek?   Fenugreek is an annual plant that is also known as methi. It is a member of the bean family and its scientific family name is Fabaceae. It is native to the Middle and...

  One of the most basic and easiest hygiene habits we are taught as kids is washing our hands. Ideally, we were expected to wash our hands thoroughly before and after several activities. But if we are being honest, how many of us followed it to a T? Kids are not 100 percent diligent about washing hands, especially when no one is checking on them. Neither are adults if numbers are any indication.   ‘But what is the big deal about washing hands?’ we find ourselves asking each other. However, things do get clearer in the light of diseases and...