When Hay Fever Ruins Your Day !
If you have hay fever then Spring and early Summer (May-July) is often a miserable time with red, watering and itchy eyes, a runny nose and continuous […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Nettle Leaf For Detoxification, Purges And Flushing Out – Well That’s One Way Of Putting It !
If one plant had a universally acknowledged sense of causing us to flinch it would be the Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) with its nasty rash-like sting. I’m sure […]
The Properties Of Elderflower
The Elderflower (species: Sambucus nigra Family: Caprifoliaceae), or Sambucus, is a shrub growing all over the world. It is mostly found throughout the Northern hemisphere and has been much revered […]
The Benefits Of Eyebright
The flower of Eyebright, also known as Euphrasia, looks a bit like a bloodshot eye, which may be why, since the 14th Century, the plant […]
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa)
A native plant of North America, Black Cohosh was used by Native American Indians over two hundred years ago for a variety of gynecological ailments […]
The Benefits Of Aloe vera
Aloe vera has been used for millenia for healing – its certainly not just a an attractive potted plant! Before we recognised its healing properties, […]
Arnica: A Herbal Treatment For Bruises And Arthritis
Arnica grows in the mountains of Europe, Russia and North America. Mountaineers in the Alps were the first known users of Arnica on their tired […]
Celery Seed
Celery Seed (Apium graveolens) is one of nature’s diuretic. Ancient Ayurvedic Indians prescribed celery seed to treat water retention, liver diseases and arthritis and these are […]
The Health Benefits Of Dandelion Root
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a herb which is rich in nutritious vitamins, minerals and detoxifying substances, that it was once known as ‘the official remedy […]
Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) – A Herbal Treatment For Premenstrual Tension
The Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) tree, commonly shortened to ‘vitex’, Abraham’s Balm, Monk’s Pepper, Lilac Chastetree, or the chaste tree as it is often known has been […]
Valerian, A Herbal Supplement For Influencing Mood
The plant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) which is found throughout Europe and some Western parts of Asia could offer the insomniac some relief and relaxation by acting […]
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Widespread interest in the potential health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) especially in conjunction with polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) abounds. Animal studies […]
Pseudostellaria heterophylla
Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax is more commonly called Hai Er Shen (Kid Ginseng), Tai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng) or False Starwort. It is a member […]
What’s the difference between the lact-ovo vegetarian and the vegan diet ?
This is a question I’m often asked by students studying food technology and nutrition because there are some distinct differences between the two diets. There […]
Foods To Avoid, Foods To Seek Out When Cystitis Occurs
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder and urethra and is usually caused by bacterial infection. It can be a difficult infection to remove and very […]
What are the Best Sources of Protein for People ?
Introduction On Proteins For People Protein is the main source of amino acids. Here we describe some of the top food sources in some detail. […]
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera. Dunal) is an adaptogen known primarily for its stress-reducing properties. It’s also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry and winter cherry, a […]
Are You A Morning Person ? It Appears You Might Be Better At Choosing Healthier Foods
Circadian rhythms are essentially about how our body clock works to you and me. Recent evidence from a study by the National Institute for Health […]