Modern medicine is based on herbal medicine. The practitioners are licensed and clinically trained to diagnose, prescribe, and use restricted herbal materials to make their medicines. They can give sick notes, just as GPs, and have at least 5 years of training before they can practice. The Irish folk memory of cures is strong. Nearly every family will have known a remedy for a particular ailment. Many gardens have mature herbs that were once used for medicinal purposes. They are…
Recent studies have produced a lot of evidence, some fully substantiated, others not. I also read press releases from July 2011 about some of the most prominent names in the food industry, such as Nestle, which stated that they are entering the medical food industry with a focus upon prebiotic supplements. There's smoke where there's fire! It's not surprising, considering the boom in probiotics supplements markets. No matter how many claims are confirmed or not, it is certain that there…
High cholesterol can lead to heart disease. This is a well-known fact. What most people don't know is that low or normal cholesterol can also lead to heart disease. As the old saying goes, too much cholesterol is not good. If cholesterol levels are normal and someone decides that they want to lower them further, this person could also be at risk of having a heart attack. A potential heart attack risk patient should have his or her cholesterol levels…
Juicing is becoming more popular as a treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. To get juice, you only need to know a few basics. All vegetable and fruit juices are good, but green juice has no sugars and is particularly nutritious. Raw green vegetables have healing properties that are undisputed. Celery is a common vegetable that most people don't even consider. It is delicious with unhealthy foods like potato chips. It can lower blood pressure, prevent strokes, and…
This raw pineapple ice-cream dessert is great for those who want to eat healthy and still enjoy ice-cream-like desserts. This ice cream is a classic raw recipe that raw foodists have been making for years. Although it isn't made with cream, the texture is similar to ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet. It is quite surprising when you first make it. It's easy to make and is one of the easiest recipes if you want to eat well and have healthy…
Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions. It is characterized by inflammation of the skin with a catarrhal nature. It can be accompanied by vesicles, papules or pustules. There may also be itching or irritation. It is a sign that the skin reacts to irritations. It is most common in people with a morbid constitution, where the kidneys' excretions are impaired. In its acute form, Eczema manifests itself as redness and swelling of skin, formation of tiny vesicles,…
Since the 1970s, low carbohydrate diets are common. This high-protein weight loss plan has recently gained immense popularity, as evidenced by the large number of books, ads, and entire stores dedicated specifically to it. Some diets limit the amount of carbohydrates you can eat, while others ban them altogether. Low carb diets, despite their popularity high in protein, have many disadvantages. Here are nine reasons to avoid low carb diets. Restricting carbohydrates in your diet can also cause a loss…
It is important to take care of your kidneys. There are many serious diseases and conditions that can affect the kidneys. Some of these are even life-threatening. A healthy, balanced diet rich in protein can help prevent or treat kidney disease. What is the role of the kidneys? The kidneys are a small organ, measuring only four inches in length and weighing less that a pound combined. However, they play an important role in our health and survival. The kidneys…