Known best as spice and coloring agent in Indian curry powder, the qualities of turmeric has not enjoyed much attention until a few years ago when researchers noted that certain diseases prevalent in the Western world were rarely diagnosed in India where it had been used for thousands of years. Research led to the knowledge that turmeric is yet another one of nature's ... Continue Reading
Gruesome Facts About Parasites
A parasite is an organism that depends on another organism known as a host. For example, tapeworms live in the digestive system of many animals or humans. It doesn't have its own digestive system, so it absorbs nutrients through their skin from partially digested food as it passes through the host. A parasite usually gains all the benefits of this relationship. In contrast, ... Continue Reading