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Previously we discussed what exactly the common cold was, now let’s examine why we get them. As colds are a viral infection they spread through contact with the virus this can happen through multiple channels. The single most important way to prevent colds is via washing your hands, especially after contact or in the general […]

Barring a superhuman immune system, you’ve probably experienced a cold. From coughing and wheezing, to a fever, and headaches. They can also be accompanied by muscle aches in about half of cases. Maybe you’re having a pleasant day, strolling merrily down the street, humming, and whistling like you’re in a 60s movie. Then a sudden […]

After all the fear inducing stories of bacteria’s breeding last time it’s time to look at the effects of these bacteria’s on day to day life. We’ve established that not all bacteria are bad, in fact the bacteria in our stomach is extremely useful. The science on gut bacteria is still young, and there’s a […]

Argan oil, nicknamed liquid gold for its nutrient and fatty acid rich content. To extract this wondrous liquid, we must first find the Argan tree. So let’s hop on a plane, and book ourselves a ticket to the dry heat, and tall grassy planes of Morocco.  This is a tree unique to the region, as […]

Origin Clove from the French word clou meaning nail, is a dried flowers bud that sprouts off its evergreen tree, making it sparkle in a dash of red and white. Which also happens to be the colour of the Indonesian flag, making it apt as the tree is native to the Indonesian province of Maluku. […]

Mint has long become synonymous with freshness, and cleanliness. From its cool tingle running down your throat as you inhale its deep essence, to its fresh blast as you exhale it into the world, leaving the air around you seeming oddly cleaner. But where did this all start? How did man come to utilize this […]