Antibiotic Effects of Honey and Vinegar in Modern Medicine

The world of modern medicine is undergoing a profound shift. With the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, there’s an urgent need to find alternative solutions. Amid this challenge, two time-tested natural remedies, honey and vinegar, are emerging as promising candidates in the fight against resistant pathogens. A dive into historical uses and modern research Throughout human ...

Viena Abdon

A spoonful of white wine vinegar.

Succulent Vinegar Honey Chicken With Vegetables

Succulent Vinegar Honey Chicken with vegetables is a weekend dish for those who enjoy cooking and creating an occasional meal for their family and friends. The sweet, sour, and salty flavors of this dish align with the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that a healthy diet is based on the balanced consumption of five flavors ...

Jenny Low

Succulent Vinegar Honey Chicken with Vegetables on a plate.

6 Reasons Why You Should Have Vinegar More Often

Vinegar is a condiment most people are familiar with. It has many nutrients, such as the eight essential amino acids for the human body, carboxylic acids, vitamins, potassium, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. It also contains protein, starch, and lipid enzymes to help digest meat and starch. Drinking it can relieve fatigue, invigorate cells, enhance immunity, reduce ...

Billy Shyu

Organic apple cider vinegar in a bottle with apples and a glass sitting on a wooden surface.

6 Reasons Why Apple Cider Vinegar Is Good for You

Apple cider vinegar is made by adding yeast to apple juice. This turns the sugar in the juice into alcohol. Eventually, bacteria convert the alcohol into acetic acid, which gives the vinegar its strong smell and sour flavor. Apple cider vinegar is usually used as a salad dressing. Since it is an acid, you should ...

Raven Montmorency

Three red apples sitting on a table.

A Brief History of Vinegar

The history of vinegar is very interesting. Vinegar is one of the essential seasonings in food preparation. It is also good for health maintenance, as well as acting as a medicine. The raw materials for vinegar include glutinous rice, sorghum, rice, corn, wheat, sugar, and wine. According to historical records, brewing vinegar in China goes ...

Armin Auctor

Apples and apple cider vinegar on a table.

Thirst-Quenching Fruit Vinegar

Legend has it that fruit vinegar, now a popular Chinese snack, was first created during the Tang Dynasty by Yang Guifei, a beloved consort of Emperor Xuanzong. Yang loved to eat lychee fruit. Whenever they were ripe, the emperor would order some to be sent by horse from Southern China to their palace in the ...

Nspirement Staff

Food Checklist: How to Stock Your Pantry for Last-Minute Meals

We all know how unpredictable life can be. Being dedicated to family, work, and business can mean that we sometimes have to resort to last-minute meals. Whether you are a busy professional or a parent juggling multiple tasks, a well-stocked pantry will help you prepare delicious home-cooked meals when time is limited. You will also ...

Hermann Rohr

Woman pushing a cart through the grocery store.

8 Foods That Can Be Your Spiritual Antidote

Amid your busy daily life, you often face various pressures and conflicts. Behind these seemingly trivial matters lie deeper issues of poor communication and accumulated stress. Dr. Lobsang Gyaltsen presents an interesting viewpoint regarding food in his book Preventive Medicine: The Tibetan Art of Healing Body and Mind. You can improve physical health, bring peace ...

Emma Lu

A paste made from black sesame seeds.

How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets and Towels?

Everyone seems to have a different opinion regarding how often towels and bed sheets should be washed. While many people might wonder whether days or weeks is best, in one survey from the United Kingdom, almost half of single men reported not washing their sheets for up to four months. It’s pretty clear that four ...

Troy Oakes

Woman smelling a clean towel fresh from the dryer.