Think the sniff test can protect you from foodborne illness? Not when these items are involved. PHOTO CREDIT: SHUTTERSTOCK Double-check: Is it really an expiration date? Not every date you see on your food is an expiration date. Here are four common dates you may see in the grocery store and what they really mean, […]
Discover the black magic benefits It does way more than make your bagel look Instagram-ready – the black stuff can ease indigestion, improve cholesterol, and, yes, soak up your flatulence… What is it? Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been treated with oxygen to increase its porosity and surface area, and is the type usually found […]
TCM dates back over 2500 years. But is it still relevant – and does it work? What is it? A genuinely holistic approach to health that takes in five ‘pillars’ or aspects. These are: Qi (pronounced ‘chi’) – the body’s vital energy that circulates through channels called meridians; yin and yang – when these work […]