Over the years, many different trendy diets have come and gone, sometimes within months. As the history almost always repeats itself, many new ones will appear in the future. Some diets may have a solid scientific background behind as they aim for people to achieve better health by reducing inflammation, boosting immunity or reversing type…
Sales of “vegan milk” or vegetables drinks increased exponentially in the UK and across the world, year by year. The Vegan Society estimates that non-diary beverages will reach sales of 565 million pounds by 2025. This represents a double growth compared with the period before the pandemic when sales were around 250 million pounds. Although…
Uses? Internally Enhancing sexual potency Improving memory Reducing stress Varicose veins Externally Relieve inflammation Help heal wounds 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? Gastrointestinal discomfort Skin problems Frowsiness…
Uses? May reduce cholesterol and narrowing of the arteries Prevention and relief of headaches Tendonitis and sports injuries Intestinal parasites Motion sickness Colds and flu Indigestion Bursitis Nausea Hive 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…
Avocados have gained enormous popularity for being an excellent source of monounsaturated fat (good fat) and obviously for their health benefits. They have always been a delicatessen for everyone, including our ancestors. But not our forefathers from 100 years ago. Neither 200 years ago. Nor 300 years ago. We need to look back to the…
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? 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…
Uses? Internally: – Constipation – Inflammation – Diabetes Externally: – Moisturises hair and scalp – Skin irritation – Cold sores – Abrasions – Psoriasis – Sunburn – Wounds – Rashes – Burns Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with a health care professional Children under 12 years old (for…
