Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Thiamin, thiamine or vitamin B1 was the first of the important B vitamins to be discovered, back in the 30s. It is an essential vitamin […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Bael (Aegle marmelos) – Unique Properties
Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.), Correa ex. Roxb., Rutaceae) is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-diabetic and hypolipidaemic properties. It is a small tree found […]
Boswellia serrata – Recent Findings On Treatment Of Joint Pain
Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense, Salai guggal or olibanum indicum is the resin from various Boswellia trees but ‘serrata’ in particular. It is also known […]
Orostachys japonicas (Herbal Treatment For Stomach Complaints)
The plant Orostachys japonicas A. Berger (family: Crassulaceae) or ‘wa-song’ is used mainly in Korean folk medicine as a health food, especially in treating gastric ulcers, hepatitis and haemorrhoids. Evidence […]
The Benefits Of Rosehip Fruits
The Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is a common hedgerow prickly, thorny bush found throughout northern Europe. It is noted however for its summer flowers and […]
An Apple A Day: Further Evidence That Antioxidants Can Reduce The Risk Of Stroke
A very recent study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has shown that women who eat an antioxidant-rich diet could statistically reduce their risk of […]
Will Children Ever Eat Their Greens?
For parents, whose children eat their greens such as broccoli and cabbage, must be a dream. I seem to remember it being a constant battle […]
Suo Yang (Cynomorium songaricum)
Cynomorium songaricum Rupt. Known in China as Suo Yang (Family: Cynomoriaceae) is an achlorophyllous parasitic herb found in the northwest of China. Parasitic plants and […]
Benefits Of The Curry Leaf (Murraya koeingii)
The curry patta, kadi patta (Hindi) or curry leaf tree (English) (Murraya koeingii Spreng. Family: Rutaceae) as its also known has long been used in eastern […]
Sweet Dreams With Tart Cherry Juice
Tart cherry juice had been in the news recently for its reported properties in ameliorating muscle soreness, and especially aiding sports people recover after intense […]
Leucine And Muscle Synthesis
One of the most important amino-acids in sports nutrition is leucine which was found recently in a study to increase muscle protein synthesis (MPS) by […]
Anti-Ageing Ingredients
Trying to hold back the years becomes a preoccupation for many of us as we reach a certain age but we look at some anti-ageing […]
Andrographis Extract (King Of Bitters)
Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees (Family: Acanthaceae) or ‘King of Bitters’ produces an extract which has immunostimulant activity and is widely found in Indian (Ayurvedic) and Chinese […]
Rhus chinensis
Rhus chinensis (family: Anacardiaceae) is a plant native to China and Japan. It is used for treatment of colds, fever, malaria and coughs. It contains […]
Bacopa Extract Improves Memory
A contact asked me if I had ever come across Bacopa extract for treating memory loss. I certainly grow the plant as an ornamental in […]
The Benefits Of Mulberry Tea
Traditionally considered to be highly beneficial in health especially for digestion, heart and liver health Mulberry leaf tea has been drunk for millennia in China. I came across Mulberry […]
The Electrolytes That Are Lost In Sweat And Their Replacement In Sports Drinks
The most important electrolytes lost during sweating are sodium, potassium, magnesium and even calcium. The Key Minerals Sodium Sodium is the most abundant in sweat […]
Grape Seed Extracts May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
I was reading an article recently that alleged that Harold Wilson, P.M. of Britain in the 60s had Alzheimer’s disease. It is characterised by loss […]
Personality Linked To Weight Management
Is weight management really affected by our personality? The American Psychological Association has published a fascinating study that links people’s personality traits (cognitive, behavioural and […]
Rhodiola Extracts Have Positive Benefits In Treating Bulimia
The little known rockery plant in the UK, Rhodiola rosea L. (a.k.a. Golden Root, Aaron’s Rod) produces an extract that has recently been found in […]