Author: Marilyn Medina

What Happens If You Eat Bad Coconut Oil?

The side effects of bad coconut oil will be more apparent in the long run. Harmful free radicals produced by spoiled oil can damage DNA cells and arteries. They can also act as carcinogens or substances that can cause cancer. Always remember to practice food safety and never use rancid coconut oils. Can you get […]

Is Coconut Good For Liver Cirrhosis?

Decreasing number of liver cells in cirrhosis cause some complications, one of which is malnutrition. In Indonesia, coconut milk is one of nutrients sources which quite popular. Coconut milk is thought to have hepatoprotective effect and be able to be eliminated by cirrhosis patients. Is coconut good for liver disease? Natural cleansers help rid the […]

Does Coconut Oil Increase Blood Flow?

Research studies have shown that when people are fed meals prepared with coconut oil, their blood flow is significantly reduced after three hours, and the body’s anti-inflammatory properties are decreased. What does coconut oil do for your blood? Studies found that those who ate higher amounts of coconut oil had increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels […]

Can Rosemary Oil Reverse Grey Hair?

Graying cannot be reversed. However, using a blend of carrier (coconut, jojoba, olive, almond) and essential (lavender, sage, rosemary) oils may help reduce premature graying. If you have gray hair due to aging, it will improve your hair health, but cannot color your hair black. Does rosemary oil get rid of GREY hair? Rosemary Essential […]

Is It Good To Drink Rosemary Tea Everyday?

Rosemary tea offers some impressive potential health benefits. Drinking the tea — or even simply inhaling its aroma — may benefit your mood and brain and eye health. It may also help prevent oxidative damage that can lead to numerous chronic diseases. How often can you drink rosemary tea? Since this plant boasts anticoagulant properties, […]

What Is The Difference Between Mandarin Clementine And Tangerine?

Tangerines and clementines are both varieties of mandarin orange. Clementines have a slightly sweeter taste than tangerines, are a brighter orange colour, and have a smoother skin, which is easier to peel. Tangerines are larger and flatter in shape, with an uneven ‘pebbly’ texture. Are tangerines clementines and mandarins the same? Tangerines and clementines are […]

Can Dogs Have Basil Pesto?

Pesto is an option for your dog if you make a dog-friendly version. Do not add garlic as an ingredient as it contains toxic compounds that break down your dog’s red blood cells and may lead to anemia. Pine nuts are safe in small quantities, but avoid pesto recipes that call for walnuts as they […]

Does Basil Make Good Tea?

While basil is best known for flavoring Italian recipes, its flavor lends intrigue to tea. This recipe has a slightly different method from our other herbal tea recipes. Because the flavor of basil isn’t strong enough on its own, combine it with black tea and lemon for the perfect brew! Can you drink basil tea […]

Does Basil Go In Fridge?

Trim the cut ends, put the bunch in a glass, jar, or vase of water that will fit in the fridge, and cover the whole thing, or at least the basil leaves, with a plastic bag. Put the whole in in a refrigerator. Basil kept that way will stay vibrant and green for up to […]

Where Do Carp Feed In Winter?

They can be on the deck or up in the water, and in the middle of the lake they are very often close to the surface, even in cold conditions. Facing south in winter. What bait is best for carp in winter? Pellets. 99% of the carp we fish for have been fed on pellets […]

How Long Should A Carp Hook Length Be?

Short rigs: 4 to 5” or 10 to 12cms. Medium rigs: 8 to 10” or 20 to 25cms. Long rigs: longer than 10” or 25cms. How long should hook lengths be? OPINION differs as to how long a hooklength should be. Some canal anglers use hooklengths as short as four inches. Other anglers fishing slow-sinking […]

Are Carps Poisonous?

The toxin enters the bloodstream of fish through their gills and inhibits cellular respiration. So far only one bighead carp has been found among the thousands of dead fish removed from the canal, but authorities say carp tend to sink when poisoned. Why is carp not edible? As with all fish, where it is caught, […]

How Often Should I Feed Carp?

We recommend feeding your fish once a day. However, some fish owners will like to do it twice a day but feed in smaller portions, instead of feeding all their food in one massive clump. The amount of times you feed your fish is a preference as long as you feed them the correct amount. […]

Are Carp Scared Of Light?

“Carp have acute eyesight and as such anything that is unnatural to them during the hours of darkness, i.e. shining a torch on them, will certainly be more than likely to spook them. Do carp like light? In clear water and bright sunny conditions, the carp’s ability to see is very good depending on water […]

Do Carp Like Maggots?

Carp fishing with maggots can work exceptionally well for catching carp, especially in the colder winter months. In these colder months the carp become less active, they feed less and move less. What colour maggots are best for carp? Red, white, green, bronze and even blue, it’s not just a case of catching the angler’s […]