GOLDENSEAL

GOLDENSEAL

  Uses? Cold remedy (for inflamed mucous membranes) Stomach infections Antiseptic Gastritis Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat Difficulty breathing…

Prevent antibiotics side effects with probiotics

Prevent antibiotics side effects with probiotics

One of the most common questions that my clients ask in practise is if antibiotics and probiotics can be taken together. Answer: yes and no. But it seems more relevant how and when to use them. Many people chose to take probiotics when they start a course of antibiotics in order to prevent side effects…

Farmed fish fed with grains “may” worsen inflammatory diseases

Farmed fish fed with grains “may” worsen inflammatory diseases

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…

Farmers “prescribe” double the amount of antibiotics than doctors

Farmers “prescribe” double the amount of antibiotics than doctors

Which antibiotics do you take today? How many times daily? For how long? These questions come easily if someone needs an antibiotic treatment to address a health issue. So, when a drug course finishes, we can say that a person is free from antibiotics. Nevertheless, the reality is far from this statement. Believe it or…