CELERY Apium graveolens The vegetable is recommended as a diuretic and appetite suppressant. The seeds are used for treating rheumatism and anxiety. Take Celery Complex. CHICKWEED Stellaria media Rich in nutrients and vitamins A, B, and C, it eases constipation and inflammation of the digestive system. Externally it can be applied to haemorrhoids, skin irritations, [...]
Modern studies have confirmed its benefits with particular regard to its use as a preventative for migraine headaches. This was convincingly demonstrated by a definitive double-blind study conducted in England in 1985, using capsules of freeze-dried feverfew powder at a dosage level of 50 mg per day. Results indicated a significant protection against migraine attacks [...]
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a familiar tree in Europe, Asia and North Africa. It can grow to a height of about 9 metres with spreading thorny branches. The hawthorn flowers spring to mid-summer with white flowers, each producing a separate fruit which, when ripe, is a bright red colour. The wood of the hawthorn is [...]
Exercise and a positive outlook are also important as this stimulates the immune system and the metabolism, and it is a combination of all these things that lead to a positive result in the end. The absorption of nutrients is affected by this breakdown in the normal gut intestinal flora. It is important to supplement [...]
Colic Wind is a real problem and causes much discomfort in babies. A baby’s smile is often caused by wind. Blueness around the mouth can be a sign of wind. The size of the hole in the teat of a bottle needs to be right. If it is too large or small your baby will [...]