Zingiber officinale – Ginger Zingiber officinale or Ginger is a tropical plant that is commonly used in most kitchens. The pungent taste of ginger offers our recipes a unique flavor. In Asian cultures, Ginger is often used to treat stomach aches, nausea and diarrhea. Ginger can alleviate nausea caused by motion, chemotherapy, and pregnancy. Short …
July 2008 – Chamomile
Matricaria Chamomilla (Chamomile) Chamomile is a commonly cultivated herb in Europe and North America. It is a bitter, pungent and cooling herb. Chamomile reduces nervous irritability (anxiety and restlessness), it is calming and gentle and therefore useful for children. Though Chamomile is slow and gentle in action; its effects are long lasting. It is a …
May 2008 – Fatigue
Fatigue Fatigue affects so many people around us that it is difficult to ignore. We run around our busy days with a mocha latte in one hand and steering wheel in the other; rushing from one appointment to the next. We, as a society, are sleep deficient and have a diet that is missing essential …
April 2008 – Food Allergy Testing
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) Calendula is a plant native to Europe that is now cultivated throughout the world – it is an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial herb. This plant has a mild diaphoretic action and is a circulatory stimulant that helps reduce wound healing time. It has high amounts of falvonoids that help protect the body …
March 2008 – Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal Allergies With spring just around the corner, seasonal allergies are starting to show up as a primary concern in many medical offices. Hayfever or seasonal allergies, are caused by an over stimulation of the immune system in response to an exposure to an inhaled allergen. The runny nose, itchy throat, itchy eyes and sneezing …
January – February 2008 – Exercise and Nutrition
New Year’s Resolutions Now that we are well into the New Year, it’s a good time to reflect to see which new year’s resolutions lasted and which ones have already slipped out of sight. Instead of setting many resolutions at once and overwhelming ourselves, it’s a good idea to set milestones to achieve throughout the …
December 2007 – Cough Treatment
Use of Honey in Cough Treatment Honey May Effectively Treat Cough in Childhood Upper Respiratory Tract A recent article published in the Archives of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine reported that honey may be a viable option for treating cough associated with upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) in children. The study which included one hundred children 2-18 …
