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Welcoming a Wild New Year with Healthy Food and Herbs

Welcoming a Wild New Year with Healthy Food and Herbs

Winter foraging and wishing you 2021 blessings. The new plants appearing in the depths of winter bring with them hope for world change and renewal. Well 2020 was a rollercoaster year to say the least! Yet on the ground, at soil level, Nature continues to show her constancy as - inevitably - the seasons change and one year passes the baton to another. I am sure that we are all hoping for a much better 2021. Aside from my personal resolutions and dreams, I truly hope that 2021 will be a fresh start for humanity’s relationship with the natural world....

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Top 6 Herbs Best for Bone and Joint Health

Top 6 Herbs Best for Bone and Joint Health

The bones and joints in our body are subjected to wear and tear while we perform routine activities. Intense workout sessions can also contribute to the damage of these tissues. Hence, it is important to ensure your bones and joints receive adequate nutritional support to strengthen their structural integrity and improve functional range. Here are some of the best herbs and nutritious foods you can include in your diet for strong and healthy bones and joints.  Turmeric Turmeric is revered for its natural medicinal potential that could be primarily attributed to the rich amount of curcumin present in it. [1]...

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Scientific studies that have proven the capacity of herbs to fight infection

Scientific studies that have proven the capacity of herbs to fight infection

  The scientific research that shows how herbs can fight infections Herbal remedies are revered for their natural medicinal properties, including their amazing therapeutic and preventative effects. We’re going to look at some herbs which have been shown to prevent and treat infections in research studies. Six herbs that can help to fight infections naturally Ginger The scientific community recognises ginger as a natural antibiotic. Research studies have demonstrated the potential of this herb to fight infections. It has an antibacterial and antiviral effect against several strains of microorganisms. Ginger can also stimulate the immune system and improve the body’s...

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Awareness of the Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lyme Disease and the Ways to Prevent It

Awareness of the Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lyme Disease and the Ways to Prevent It

  What are the symptoms of Lyme disease, how is it diagnosed and how can I prevent it? Lyme disease is a common tick-borne infection that occurs due to the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried in the saliva of the black headed tick, Ixodes. Ticks feed on deer, mice, birds and other animals which are infected with Borrelia bacteria, and these infected ticks bite humans and spread the bacteria. People who have been bitten by an infected tick can become unwell and sometimes present with a rash at the site of the tick bite. Lyme disease is known as...

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