Although erroneously called a type of pepper, cayenne is actual an herb/spice from the Nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes. Actually, Cayenne is from the Capsicum genus consisting of paprika, bell peppers, and chilies. The significance of Cayenne lies in mineral content. Aside from being high in Vitamin C, Cayenne other active ingredients are capsanthine and capsaicin. Its…
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How Your Feet “Snitch” On Your Health The Benefits of Foot Reflexology
Foot massage or foot reflexology has a Chinese origin. It dates back more than 3,000 years ago and is used in the prevention and cure of many health ailments. Some in fact say foot massage dates back to ancient Egyptian times due to archaeological findings in cave drawings in Egypt. The principle of foot massage rests on the premise that…
