Uses? Intestinal infections Immune boosting Fungal infections Athlete’s foot Constipation Cholesterol Sore throat Diarrhoea Diabetes Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 2 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Breathing difficulties Skin irritation Swollen skin Chest…
The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has massively disrupted people’s lives by creating fear, stress and panic. Every country is fighting an invisible and silent enemy that travels very fast from north to south and from west to east. As it progresses, the cities become silent worldwide. Simple daily activities, such as going out for shopping, have…
Uses? Mouth and throat inflammations Narrowing of the arteries Macular degeneration Diabetic retinopathy Night blindness Varicose veins Haemorrhoids Cataracts Bruises Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication, mainly diabetics and people on slow blood clotting drugs. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding Diabetics How long? Up to 6 months Side…
Eating seasonal fruit and vegetables was a predominant norm not a long time ago. Also, buying them in local markets. However, after the occurrence of the very first supermarket in United States in 1916, the concept of seasonality changed dramatically. Since then and until now, every type of fruit or vegetables became available all year…
Uses? Menopausal symptoms Premenstrual tension Menstrual cramps Vaginal dryness Mood changes Headaches Night sweats Hot flushes Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People with breast cancer or uterine cancer Pregnant and nursing women People with liver disease Children under 18 Endometriosis How long? No more than six months at a time Side effect? Stomach upset Headaches…
Think about the following scenario. Your favourite food has just arrived to your table. You take your first bite. Yes, it tastes amazing and delicious. You chew it a couple of times and you swallow it. Perhaps just a couple of times is too little? But, what if you chew 10 times? Have you ever…
Uses? Underactive thyroid Iodine deficiency Weight loss Joint pain Arthritis Obesity Goiter Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People under any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant and nursing women People under 18 years old How long? There is insufficient reliable evidence available to determine time Side effect? Increase risk of thyroid cancer Iodine allergy…
Ten years ago, an electronic journal Der Pharma Chemica published an article with a positive outlook for pineapple. Apparently, this tropical fruit may be very effective to treat coughs. Afterwards, many health sites started to affirm the effectiveness of pineapple and also that it may work up to 5 times better than a cough syrup.…
Uses? Mild urinary tract infections Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Irritated digestive condition Pregnant or breast feeding Kidney disorder Children How long? One week Side effects? Overuse may promote liver damage Available forms? Teas, capsules, tinctures and powder Dose? Follow health professional advice or…
Imagine being able to live for a couple of hours in your great grandfather’s era. Let’s say, from 1850 to 1950. Now, imagine going out to do some food shopping. Easy? Hard? If you haven’t ever though about this scenario before, it may be difficult to guess how it would be. For sure, you wouldn’t…
Uses? Degenerative disease Reproductive health Insulin resistance Fibromyalgia Hypothyroid Emaciation Low libido Longevity Insomnia Arthritis Anxiety Fatigue Asthma Stress Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to six months appears to be safe for most people Side effect? Stomach lining…
There is a common advice, as soon as the winter comes, especially in countries with the lack of sunshine. Taking vitamin D, also known a sunshine vitamin, is a must. As we know, vitamin D is produced in the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Everyone is aware of vitamin D benefits and…
