There is a very specific reason why  sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as  baking soda, has managed to remain such a constant fixture in homes worldwide through generations. Even in this age of fancy and expensive cleaning agents, baking soda is a versatile substance whose cost-effectiveness, availability at any small grocery shop, and chemical versatility cannot be ignored.  Baking…

Hives can seem random because they erupt fast, move fast, and often vanish before anyone else sees them. One welt may itch hard, swell, sting, or burn, then flatten within hours. Yet the skin is usually reacting to something real, even when the trigger stays hidden at first. ACAAI lists foods, medications, infections, latex, pressure,…

Julie McFadden is a hospice nurse who has witnessed a number of deaths throughout her life. Very often, she speaks of the reality of dying in an attempt to help people understand the process of leaving this world through the behaviors seen in those nearing death. It is her mission to “alleviate the fear and stigma around…

In a world where high-end chefs often chase Michelin stars and the approval of harsh critics, chef Spencer Richards is chasing something more profound, smiles from people who don’t really have many more smiles left. At the Oxfordshire hospice where he works, cooking is about so much more than sustenance; it’s about dignity, about reminiscence,…

Hate them or love them, beets are being hailed as one of the newest popular superfoods. Gone are the days of the humble roasted beetroot, nowadays people are putting them in anything from salads and smoothies to desserts! But why the sudden attraction to beets? As it turns out, people not only love them for…