Uses? Antibacterial properties Bronchial coughs Tuberculosis Emphysema Asthma Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effect? Diarrhoea Vomiting Paralysis Spasms Available forms? Teas, tincture and dried root Dose? Follow…
You have probably heard that magnesium plays a key role as it is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It includes blood pressure regulation, energy production, maintenance of normal nerve and muscle function, it also supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady and helps bones remain strong, among other functions. Unfortunately,…
Uses? Bronchitis Fevers Colds Flu Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 12 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Sever diarrhoea Vomiting Nausea Available forms? Capsules, tablets, tinctures, teas and combination products Dose? Follow health…
Before Covid-19, face masks and social distancing changed our lifestyle, people used to socialize more often than now, at least face to face. Friday drinks with colleagues from work or with friends, company dinners, work mates’ birthday parties, Christmas events, San Valentine or just simply a precious bank holiday were an opportunity, for most to…
Uses? Stimulate body defenses Cold Flu Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding People with tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis or HIV How long? Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Numbness of the tongue Stomach pain Sore throat…
Fish farming doesn’t seem like a bad idea as it may prevent a progressive ocean destruction. But fish farming is not seen positively and, slowly, it gains more detractors than supporters. Why is there this negative view about fish farming? There are many factors that feed this idea. Firstly, stocking rates in sea cages can…
Uses? Water retention Bile secretion Appetite loss Rheumatism Indigestion Gallstones Flatulence Bloating Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding People with have obstructed bile ducts How long? There is insufficient reliable evidence available to determine time Side effects? Stomach discomfort Allergic reactions Diarrhoea Heartburn…
From time to time some foods, brands, exotic herbs, supplements or just simple vitamins become a trend. Beta-carotene supplements experienced this tendency a few years ago when they were touted as a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer vitamin. As you can imagine, the demand of beta-carotene increased dramatically within days. However, there is always a scary…
Uses? Prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? There are no restrictions on length of use, so long as it is having the desire effect Side effect? No known risks associated with use Available…
Having a diet without dairy products may seem as an unhealthy lifestyle for many people. And of course, if someone tries to prevent or treat “osteoporosis”, to consume milk is a must. These indoctrinated ideas imposed by the health authorities and the dairy lobby industry appear obsolete and rather harmful. Many researches have appeared, giving…
Uses? Wound healing Inflammation Indigestion Insomnia Nausea Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding People allergic to other member of the aster family. How long? There is insufficient reliable evidence available to determine time Side effects? Hypersensitivity reactions Skin reactions Eye irritation Vomiting Available…
Proteins play a key role for human health, but a debate about which source is better always comes up: vegan or animal protein. Many people believe that only animal products contain all essential amino acids and they devalue plant proteins. They also argue that vegan is an incomplete protein. However, their thoughts may be far…
