Nigella sativa ( N. Sativa), commonly known as black seed, is a popular plant used in various cultures for its medicinal properties. It is also an annual flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. Over the millennia, seeds and oils have gained widespread acclaim in...

A lot of men, old and young, experience hair loss at some point in their lives. It can range from mild to severe depending on their lifestyle, genetics, and any other health condition. Regardless of how or why it happens, hair loss in men is a big concern.   A...

Many people believe that education is the only source of awareness. They go through years and years of school, studying materials, then they graduate with a certificate and never open another book for the rest of their lives. Many of us today are in this position and...

Thirty years ago, technology was a relatively new concept. Things like cell phones, social media, and the internet were mostly unheard of and only a very small class of people were familiar with them. Today, by contrast, almost everybody has a mobile device that...

Every time you catch a cold, you probably notice how clogged your nostrils become. This is often caused by the build-up of mucus due to infection, allergies, or irritation.   While it is naturally produced by the nose to protect your body from pollutants, mucus can...

Our body, like any other system, has a source of power. Take, for example, batteries. Batteries are devices consisting of chemical cells, mainly alkaline, used to power up other systems.  Without its alkaline properties, a battery will not perform the function of...

What is blood? Blood is a body fluid that helps transport crucial elements such as oxygen and nutrients to our cells. Apart from this, blood also removes cellular waste. Blood consists of plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets. All of these will be discussed...

Sea moss also called Irish Sea Moss is an algae that has been a human dietary component for many centuries. This unique alga is fast gaining credence as a superfood and is available in various forms. Typically, there is the dried form, ground form, and pills or...

Dealing with bugs within our homes and environs can be very exhausting. More often than not we deal with these bugs using chemical bug repellents. Is this the best way? Definitely not.  One might argue – ‘But it gets the job done, so far it works-it's good enough for...

For most men, their facial hair ( a beard) is one of their most prized facial features. Different tastes exist and as a result, not everyone lets theirs grow out.  But if you let it grow out, or plan to, you must do things right. When letting your beard grow out, you...

Bladderwrack ( fucus vesiculosus), commonly known as Black-tang and Cutweed is a Brown seaweed. It is usually found along the coastlines of the North Sea, the Pacific ocean, the Atlantic ocean, and the western Baltic sea.   Brief History On The Use Of Bladderwrack In...