Chanca piedra, also known as Phyllanthus niruri, is from a genus of plants containing more than 600 species and has been used for centuries in folk medicine traditions throughout the world. Modern research is beginning to uncover the plant's...
The liver is a the largest internal organ and functions to filter the blood, cleansing it of environmental toxins, wastes, chemical and pathogens. It also plays a key role in glucose storage, cholesterol balance, digestive enzyme production and...
Indigenous to the Amazonian rain forest, chanca piedra, which means "stone breaker" in Spanish, has been used by many cultures as a remedy for kidney stones. Research on the plant in Germany, Brazil and India has found it an effective therapy for...
Approximately one out of three adults in the United States suffers from high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a major risk factor for heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke...
The controversial Brazilian Diet is meant to both detoxify the body and suppress the appetite, with the end result of losing weight. The diet pills used in this diet contain a variety of herbs designed to carry out specific functions to aid in...
The Brazilian diet has few nutritional recommendations, relying instead on the strength of supplements to help you burn fat and lose weight. As the online magazine LoveToKnow explains, the Brazilian diet is composed of two non-prescription pills...
Mycosis is an inflammatory disease caused by fungus. There are many different types of mycosis, all which come with their own set of symptoms and appearances, but they all affect the skin or tissues of the body. Mycosis may be systemic, meaning...
About 23 miles east of Taos and 152 miles northeast of Albuquerque, Angel Fire is a village with a population of a little over 1,000 set in a high alpine valley in Colfax County, New Mexico. The high mountain setting of Angel Fire and the...
There are endless ways to fill your days while vacationing in California that do not involve sitting around your hotel room. Experience the many outdoor activities California has to offer including bike and kayak tours, rock climbing destinations...
New Mexico offers hiking vacation options for everyone from beginning to advanced hikers. The terrain varies from rocky trails through the mountains to scenic canyons and even to archaeological sites, ice caves, and volcanoes. Many popular hiking...
Sanderson, Texas, is a small southern Texas town with exciting annual sporting events and a proud frontier tradition. Whether you visit for the many annual road races held in Sanderson or take part in the annual Turkey Shoot, Sanderson and its RV...
Uvalde, Texas, is a small town with a big history, dating back to 1850. Present day Uvalde boasts an extensive network of freshwater springs for RV travelers to enjoy as well as museums and the Uvalde Memorial Park and Recreation Center on the...
San Antonio, Texas, serves as a starting point for explorations of all corners of the state. San Antonio, most well known for historical monuments ¬ including the famous Alamo, also offers hiking, nature watching and backpacking opportunities...
