Ginger is a perennial plant distinguished by its white and yellowish-greenish f lowers, as well as its thick, long, twisting stem. The plant is famous for its concentrated, spicy aroma, which can be attributed to its composition of up to three percent natural essential oils. The stem is...

Using a rod on your child does not always translate to a more disciplined child who will turn out to be a good adult. A child is moulded by lessons learnt from you, the parent, and other adults around him, as well as the means of discipline used. Effective discipline helps a child develop...

When Virginia’s son, Lloyd, started sweating profusely with no apparent cause, his mother thought it was because he was healthy as he normally fed well and was also very playful. But when Lloyd turned nine, the sweating increased and he would sweat even before taking a bath on a cold day...

Your fertility may havesomething todo with yourbody shape. Accordingto research from HarvardUniversity in the US,women with big breastsand narrow waistsare more fertile andshow high levels of thereproductive hormoneestradiol. Women witha low waist-to-hip ratioand large breasts haveabout...

You may have heard the words – probiotics (friendly bacteria) and prebiotics (supplements containing probiotics). You may also have been told about the health benefits of yoghurt. Take these words seriously and don’t forget to drink your yoghurt. Friendly bacteria cause fermentation of...