DIET TIPS FOR IMPROVING BREAST MILK SUPPLY The most important thing to remember is making sure you are adequately hydrated (2-3 litres of water/ day) and to reduce or eliminate diuretics such as sugar, coffee, tea, chocolate and alcohol which dry up milk Milk production burns 500 calories/ day so ensuring that you are eating […]
Goldenseal is a plant native to North America. It was historically used by Native Americans for treating skin disorders and digestive problems. Traditionally European herbalists used Goldenseal in combination with other herbs to combat immune weaknesses. It is currently used as a dietary supplement for colds and other respiratory tract infections such as allergic rhinitis […]
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma’s are a large group of cancers of lymphocytes (white blood cells). Non-Hodgkin lymphomas can occur at any age and are often marked by lymph nodes that are larger than normal, fever, and weight loss. There are many different types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Lymph is clear fluid which carries wastes drained from the circulatory […]
Taking anti-inflammatory medication long term for pain management will help to improve your quality of life in regards to swelling, mobility, range of movement and pain tolerance, however the long term effects of this medication can be detrimental to other organs and systems of the body such as: Decreased liver function Degradation of the stomach […]
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? Essential oils are the volatile substances that a plant owes its odour and flavour to and are often referred to as the soul or the hormones of the plant. Essential oils are found in different parts of plants (leaves, flowers, bark, fruit etc.). For example Lavender essential oil is obtained from […]
The herb Oregon Grape root (Berberidaceae species) contains berberine alkaloids and is specifically indicated for a sluggish gastrointestinal system, respiratory tract and infectious conditions. Due to its wide range of therapeutic effects Oregon Grape root may be used beneficially for the following conditions: Candida Giardia Urinary Tract Infections Gastroenteritis (inflammation of the mucus membranes of […]
All food is medicine and there is only a problem when foods are used in extreme amounts. The best diet is one which contains many colours, varieties and textures to provide the whole spectrum of essential life giving nutrients, vitamins, minerals and proteins. I suggest to continue using chilli/ cayenne in your cooking and remember that many […]
The Tea plant originated in China and over the centuries as its popularity increased it was introduced throughout Asia and into Western cultures by Turkish traders. Green Tea is produced from a plant known botanically as Camellia Sinensis and comes in three forms: green,black and white. The different kinds of tea differ due to the process […]
Garlic is considered a super food because it yields so many health giving properties. Garlic has been used traditionally for many conditions due to its potent anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, natural anti-biotic, cleansing, detoxifying, cardiovascular strengthening and blood thinning effects. This potent wonder food is also used culinarily to improve the flavour of […]
The Ayurvedic herb Ashwaganda is also known as Ayurvedic Ginseng, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry or Withania. The Botanical name for this herb is Withania somnifera. It is a small shrub that grows in dry, hot areas such as North Africa and the Middle East but is especially grown in India where it is considered one […]