It’s a topic that falls into the same category as head lice, you almost want to avoid speaking about it but, it’s very common and based on research data, you’ve either had it or you are going to have it. Let’s take a few sentences to get a little more comfortable about this topic from… Continue Reading»
Are You OK ?
Posted on September 10, 2020
September 10 2020 is a very special day that reminds us to always be aware of how important it is to check in on friends, family and acquaintances to ensure that they are OK. We’ve been doing it tough for the most part of 2020 and for some, it has been even more challenging. The… Continue Reading»
NATIONAL ORGANIC AWARENESS WEEK – September 7th to 13th
Posted on September 7, 2020
A little while back, we put together a short article on how you consumers can tell the difference between natural, organic and organic ingredients. It’s a somewhat perplexing area for people to get their head around since the definitions are at times not all that clear however; in the next week or so, we are… Continue Reading»
Medicinal Plants For Treatment Of Prevalent Diseases
Posted on August 30, 2020
The level of scientific and medical studies to establish the value of medicinal plants as effective treatments for prevalent diseases continue to grow. A wonderful study conducted by a team of researchers and published January 17th 2019 , Open Access Books (InterTech Open) (https://www.intechopen.com/books/pharmacognosy-medicinal-plants/medicinal-plants-for-treatment-of-prevalent-diseases), outlines some incredible information related to the use of medicinal plants… Continue Reading»
Stress and Anxiety : Herbs To The Rescue
Posted on August 18, 2020
It’s almost impossible to navigate your way through today’s world of stress and anxiety. Before resorting to prescription medications, you might want to try natural remedies or medicines to alleviate the problems of stress and anxiety. The word natural is often misused as part of marketing hype for complementary therapies that many of us take… Continue Reading»
Sleep and Mental Health
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There’s no question about it, lack of sleep or insomnia sends many people to the edge and even the thought of going to bed is almost a Shakespearean tragedy. Speaking of which, in one of Shakespeare’s epics “King Lear”, insomnia forms part of a vicious cycle in which Lear finds himself; his madness and distress… Continue Reading»
DETOX – Nearly Time For A Spring Clean
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The days are getting longer, the sun shines with more energy and we are fast exiting the chills of winter to welcome Spring. We’ve been through some tough times and this period of challenge is likely to continue for some time in the future. To that end, as we regroup with the arrival of Spring,… Continue Reading»
MILD MOOD DISORDERS – How Much Do We Know About Treatment With Herbal Medicines?
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St John’s Wort, a plant that grows in the wild has been used for centuries in treating mood disorders and is widely prescribed in Europe. Research on this herb has been undertaken by an Australian study group located at the National Centre For Complementary and Integrative Health (Sydney). Mood disorders come in many forms, from… Continue Reading»
Want To Know More About Hay Fever?
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No doubt you’re a sufferer and as Spring is almost upon us, you are thinking about what to do in order to avoid the symptoms of Hay Fever… It was in fact an English Physician John Bostock (1773 – 1846) who first accurately described the disease. In 1819, he presented a study called “Case of… Continue Reading»
Terrific Turmeric
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You’re probably more familiar with Turmeric as that heavenly spice which lifts the flavour of curry’s and other gourmet delights. It’s that golden ingredient which adds character to cooking but did you know what else it does? Turmeric actually belongs to the ginger family; it’s native to South East Asia and India and has been… Continue Reading»