Don’t overlook these handy “little things” in your kitchen pantry — they can help you stay healthy over the holidays and every day. 1. Fresh Herbs Nutritionists emphasize the importance…

Researchers at Yale suggest the Roman emperor Caligula (12-41 AD) had a fondness for plants and knew their medicinal properties. Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly known as Caligula,…

A team from Morocco’s National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage announced a find that expands our understanding of medical practices in the ancient world. What Did Scientists Learn? Recently, Moroccan…

What is cystitis, and what are the home remedies, medicinal herbs, and recipes for infusions and herbal teas? Symptoms of Cystitis and Their Prevention Hypothermia is one of the causes…

Before chemical energy drinks — which can harm the heart and stomach — people relied on herbs with similar effects. Unlike artificial energy boosters that give an instant jolt, natural…

Potatoes are gluten-free, making them safe for people with gluten sensitivities. They contain no cholesterol and very little saturated fat, and they’re packed with useful nutrients. For instance, 100 grams…

Few plants were as renowned in antiquity or as popular in the Middle Ages as rosemary. The Romans dedicated it to the goddess Venus and used it to decorate their…

Sort through the herbs, rinse them, pat them dry, and chop them finely. Slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips, grate the carrot coarsely, and cut the tomatoes…