Turmeric is a really excellent herbal remedy and spice that has earned a permanent place in my pantry.  This is just a short ‘nutshell’ article, to cover the basics.  If you’re interested in reading a more thorough review of it (with links to the source article) go here (I'll post the link here when I post the article later).

Turmeric is a bright orange root that has been used since ancient times as a food flavoring and medicinal herb.  It’s one of the key flavor...

Onion nutrition and remedies is our next topic, to continue with the 'natural remedies you may already have in your kitchen' theme.  This humble little bulb has a long and fragrant history, much like its cousin, garlic.  In fact, these two have similar actions...and compliment one another in remedies and recipes alike.  You may already be aware of the many uses of onions in the kitchen, but onions, like garlic, have been interwoven in the history of medicine for tho...