Petty Spurge (Cancer Weed): History, Traditional Uses, Actions, Risks & Modern Insight Botanical Name: Euphorbia peplus L.Family: EuphorbiaceaeCommon Names: Petty spurge, Cancer weed, Radium weed, MilkweedHabitat: Hedgerows, gardens, pavements, disturbed soils (common throughout the UK and Europe) Petty spurge (Euphorbia… Read More »Petty Spurge (Cancer Weed): Traditional Uses, History & Risks
Rebounding – the simple act of bouncing on a mini-trampoline (also called a rebounder) – has exploded in popularity within natural health, functional medicine, and longevity communities. NASA famously studied rebounding in the 1980s and found it to be 68%… Read More »The Complete Guide to Rebounding & Its Best Low-Impact Alternatives
What is Benzo? “Benzo” is a common shorthand for benzodiazepines, a class of psychoactive drugs used primarily to treat anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms. They work by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, producing a… Read More »What is Benzos (Benzodiazepines)?
Corn Belt has received increasing attention, particularly in states like Iowa, which has been reported to have one of the highest and fastest-rising age-adjusted cancer rates in the country. Key findings and areas of concern regarding cancer in the Corn… Read More »The Issue of a Rise in Cancer Rates in the U.S.A
In Jamaica, “Strong Back” is more than just a plant – it’s a cultural symbol of vitality, resilience, and wellness deeply rooted in the island’s folk medicine traditions. The name “Strong Back” reflects its reputation for strengthening the body, particularly… Read More »Strong Back in Jamaican Culture and Traditional Medicine
Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, constant snacking and sugar cravings are common. Many turn to synthetic “appetite suppressants,” but as Dr. Sebi taught, nature already provides everything the body needs to restore balance. True hunger isn’t just an empty stomach… Read More »15 Herbs That Help You Feel Less Hungry
Motherwort, scientifically known as Leonurus cardiaca, is a perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) renowned for its supportive role in heart health, women’s wellness, and stress relief. Its name derives from “lion’s tail” (Leonurus) for its leaf shape and… Read More »Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): A Detailed Herbal Profile
1) Botanical Identity and Description Scientific Name: Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. Family: Malvaceae (formerly placed in Sterculiaceae). Common Names: In Jamaica, it is most commonly known as Bas Cedar or Bass Cedar (a corruption of “Bastard Cedar”). Other regional names include… Read More »Bas Cedar (Guazuma ulmifolia Lam.)
Spanish Needle – Bidens pilosa Common Names: Spanish needle, Blackjack, Beggarticks, Black-jack, Sticktight, Farmer’s friend, Cobbler’s pegs, Pitchforks (also locally “Spanish needles” or similar). Family: Asteraceae (daisy family). Habit: A fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial herb with branching, upright stems, opposite… Read More »Spanish Needle – Bidens pilosa
Overview Common Names: Eastern white pine, white pine, northern white pine, soft pine, Weymouth pineFamily: PinaceaeRange: Native to northeastern North America (eastern Canada, New England, Great Lakes region, and Appalachian Mountains); naturalised in parts of Europe, Asia, and elsewhere due… Read More »Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
What Is Natural Honey? Natural honey is the pure, unadulterated product of non-hybrid, wild, or native bee species, harvested without the interference of industrialised beekeeping practices. Unlike commercial honey, which is often processed through heating, filtration, or dilution with additives… Read More »Natural Honey: The Healing Power of Native Bees and Indigenous Recipes
Herbal Profile: Newbouldia laevis Botanical Information Scientific Name: Newbouldia laevis (P. Beauv.) Seem. ex Bureau Family: Bignoniaceae (trumpet vine family, characterised by vibrant, tubular flowers and often woody growth forms) Common Names: Boundary tree, Tree of Life, Fertility tree, African… Read More »Herbal Profile: Boundary Tree, Tree of Life (Newbouldia laevis)