Roses are red, violets are blue — and one special rose can make your skin brand-new. That’s what the team from Woosuk University and Dankook University, South Korea suggests in their study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. In their study, they indicated that a compound in the Damask rose (Rosa × damascena) has anti-aging properties and even treat certain … Continue reading One of the oldest European roses, the Damask rose is now being studied as a potent anti-aging remedy
Do your part and save the bees with these 10 easy-to-grow flowers
Bee populations have dwindled in recent years. Pesticides, parasites, and the disappearance of wildflowers have all been cited as reasons for the declines of domesticated and wild bees. Without these important little pollinators, the amount of agricultural crops would shrink considerably. Less bees means less food for us. Fortunately, the simple act of planting annual … Continue reading Do your part and save the bees with these 10 easy-to-grow flowers
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 