Globe artichoke, ‘Cynara scolymus’, is a classic bitter herb, as well as a delicious food. The leaves are the part most frequently used medicinally for lipid control, of which the key types are triglycerides (fats/oils), phospholipids, and sterols (cholesterol). It is also used for liver-bile support and digestion. The immature […]
One in every ten people suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes pain, bloating, and unpredictable bowel movements that can be loose or firm. Stress, inconsistent eating, and a lack of sleep all contribute to the problem, but home remedies can often help. IBS can resemble serious conditions, but […]
Preparations for Christmas are well under way, with food shopping taking on a different dimension at this time of the year, as we purchase herbs and spices we normally do not use. The spices include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, allspice, and star anise. The herbs commonly used at Christmas […]
Atopic dermatitis, often known as eczema, is a chronic skin disorder that causes patches of dry, itchy, and irritated skin that can flare up at any time. While not a cure, there are remedies that may alleviate it. Environmental causes, a weakened immune system, and heredity all contribute to eczema. […]