Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. If you are wondering what candidiasis got to do with eczema, candida infection is ,... read more
Aloe vera is a plant that is native to East and South Africa, but is cultivated in the West Indies and in the southern United States. The plant is unable to withstand cold conditions which make the Caribbean ideal planting... read more

LÃngzhÄ« is the name for one form of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, and its close relative Ganoderma tsugae, which grows in the northern Eastern Hemlock forests. Ganoderma lucidum enjoys special veneration in Asia, where it has been used in traditional... read more
If you have no idea what kefir is , check out my previous post on Kefir – The Rediscovered Health Food. If you would like to try making kefir at home, here is a fairly easy step-by-step method to start... read more
How to Make Kefir
To make kefir, milk should be inoculated with kefir grains (5% w/w) and incubated until a smooth yoghurt-like consistency develops. This is generally 12 hours at 18 – 22ºC. Carbonated kefir may be produced by sealing the... read more