Mark Twain Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint
Arriving in Britain as early as the 16th century, carrots have become well known for their cleansing effect on the blood and liver, and for their ability to aid vision. Carrots contain high levels of beta-carotene which, besides giving them their reputation for aiding vision, also promotes healthy digestion and protect against cancer. Carrots are [...]
Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) is well known as a tooth cleaner and you can easily make your own, herb-flavoured powder. I prefer this to manufactured toothpastes which contain saccharin and other artificial flavourings. Ingredients: 100g kaolin powder 100g bicarbonate of soda 10g dried raspberry leaf 5g dried herbs (whatever you fancy, from spearmint, sage, [...]
An historical resource for herbalists and physicians, this scented fruit inhibits “unfriendly” bacteria to keep the gut clean and healthy. Blueberries contain therapeutic agents lethal to bacteria, namely E.coli, and are a common folk remedy for urinary tract infections as well as diarrhoea. The tannins contained in the fruit are said to kill microbes. As [...]
Due to their antibacterial properties, cranberries have become a renowen remedy for treating infections of the urinary trct and kidney stones. Cranberries are a valuable source of vitamin C, and the Native Americans first introduced Europeans to cranberries to help combat scurvy. It became recognized that the acidity of cranberries increases the natural acidity of [...]
A lymphoma is a malignant tumor of the lymphatic system. It’s a rare disorder. May be nodular or diffuse. The onset is encouraged by suppression of the immune system by steroids, especially in organ transplant recipients. Not the same as Hodgkin’s disease. Enlargement of lymph nodes in neck, under arm and groin. Nodes become hot, [...]
Lupus erythematosus is an auto-immune disease – antibody to DNA. Non-tubercola. Lupus erythematosus can be of two kinds: discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). DLE occurs mostly in middle-aged women, but SLE in young women. Activity may be followed by period of remission. The condition may evolve into Rheumatic disease. LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS [...]
Aneurysm is a local widening (dilatation) in the wall of an artery, usually the aorta or a major artery. It may grow into a pulsating tumor and finally burst. This situation is important; aneurysm in chest, abdomen or head being most at risk. Where not due to excessive athletic performance, it is a sign that [...]
In mythology asparagus has been renowned since ancient times both as an aphrodisiac and medicinally, for its healing properties. With its active compound asparagine stimulating the kidneys, bladder and liver, asparagus is a powerful diuretic. Its anti-inflammatory action helps treat rheumatoid arthritis and its high fibre content inhibits bacterial growth in the intestines, thus staving [...]
First used in Mayan medicine, papayas have beautiful yellow-orange flesh and are packed with carotenoids, helpful for many diseases. Papaya comes out on top in the antioxidant stakes, with half a fruit providing a whopping 38 milligrams of powerful carotenoids. It can thus help to protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to treat skin [...]
With abundant and balanced levels of essential fatty acids, flaxseed is acclaimed in history for its ability to prevent and combat many conditions. Today, the amazing health-giving virtues of flaxseed are recognized throughout the world. High in both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs), flaxseeds are involved in systematic energy production, oxygen transfer and [...]