Kukui Oil
Kukui oil is extracted from the nut of a tree (Aleurites moluccana) which is found in the forests of the Far East and Hawaii. The oil is a […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil is an extraordinary therapeutic product for the skin. When added to carrier oils it is used to soothe dry and matured skin. […]
Are Sugar and Cancer linked? Could It Make Cancerous Tumours More Aggressive
Is there a link between sugar and cancer? Sugar in the diet cannot help but have a bad report. A nine-year collaboration has shown sugar […]
Why We Like Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is a well-established supplement whose properties have been known for many years. It might be regarded as one of the first commercial […]
Take Type-2 Diabetes Down With Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 fatty acids found in nuts, seeds, cinema favourites like popcorn and other snack foods shown in a study to reduce type-2 diabetes by 35 […]
Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort)
Artemisia vulgaris (Family: Asteraceae) has more common names such as mugwort or felon wort. It is known throughout northern Europe as ‘the mother of all […]
Shaddharana churna – An Ayurvedic Formulation
FoodWrite Ltd is often asked if there is any value in Auyurvedic formulations. Given that so many pharmaceutical organisations are evaluating compounds from natural sources […]
Potassium In A Banana Or Avocado Could Help Reduce Heart Attack And Strokes
Potassium is one of those minerals which we need to make sure we get enough of. If we don’t, we lay ourselves open to heart […]
Drink Black Or Green Tea, Lose Weight, Get Rid Of That Excess Blubber
Black tea helps us to shed those unwanted pounds Black tea could rival green tea for mantle of which is best for helping us lose […]
Ophiopogon japonicus (Japanese Hyacinth)
Ophiopogon or Japanese Hyacinth is a member of the Liliaceae or Convallariaceae family. It is said to contain substances which ‘replenish vital essence and promote […]
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus)
Skunk cabbage or polecat weed is a member of the Araceae family. The roots of the signature species S. foetidus contain volatile oils, resins and […]
Vitamin D Supplementation Could Protect Us From Asthma
Natural vitamin D generation from exposure to the sun is a strong recommendation from nutritionists and health professionals. Supplementation with vitamin D however has been […]
What Are The Best Fruits For Sports People ?
Fruit has always been acknowledged as good for you whatever your physical status or level of fitness. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals […]
Nails – How To Look After Them With Good Nutrition
Nails need looking after. Good nutrition is important not just for general well-being but also for those parts of us which provide structural protection and […]
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a widely used herbal supplement but there are a few provisos for its use. Uses For St. John’s Wort: Helping with mild-to-moderate anxiety, […]
Feeling Full By Eating Steak, Oily Fish And Avocados Could Help You Manage Your Weight
New research shows that certain amino acids help people feel fuller longer and so could help us diet. Meat, mackerel , almonds and avocados could […]
Reverse Dieting: What’s It All About.
Dieting can create a wonderful feeling. You’ve just shed pounds and got some muscle definition going on where there was just large layer of what […]
Phyllanthin
Phyllanthin found in many Phyllanthus species has various biochemical and pharmacological properties especially on its antioxidative and hepatoprotective effects. Phyllanthin is a major bioactive lignan […]
Post-Exercise Recovery Helped By Consuming Polyphenols From Various Fruit Sources
Elderberry, pomegranate and mangosteen extracts like tart cherry juice delay muscle soreness and help with post-exercise recovery. A daily dose of Fytexia’s brand TensLess is […]