Lower Respiratory Tract Disease: Understanding What’s Really Happening in the Lungs When people hear the term lower respiratory tract disease, they often think only of pneumonia or severe infections. In reality, this category covers a broad range of conditions that… Read More »Lower Respiratory Tract Disease: Herbal & Lifestyle Support for Lung Health
Managing breast swelling and tenderness requires a holistic approach that addresses hormonal balance, lymphatic drainage, and inflammation. While often caused by natural fluctuations like the menstrual cycle or pregnancy, swelling can also stem from dietary habits, lymphatic congestion, or mechanical… Read More »Natural Herbal Support for Swollen Breasts
HERBAL MONOGRAPHJatropha gossypiifolia L. 1. Botanical Name Jatropha gossypiifolia L. 2. Family Euphorbiaceae(Spurge family) 3. Common Names Bellyache Bush Cotton-leaf Physic Nut Black Physic Nut Purging Nut Red Fig-nut American Purging Nut (Common names vary by region across Africa, the… Read More »Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache Bush): Uses, Actions, Toxicity & Safety
The New Year often arrives with a familiar script: aggressive detoxes, extreme workouts, calorie counting, and an unspoken pressure to “fix” the body as quickly as possible. By February, many of these resolutions collapse – not because people lack discipline,… Read More »New Year Health Goals: Reclaiming the Body, Not Punishing It
In the true spirit of Ital, we know that food is more than just fuel – it is Livity, the life energy that flows through every living cell. However, the holiday season often brings a “low-vibration” storm. Between the refined… Read More »The Ital Reset: Maintaining Your Livity During the Season of Excess
Hirsutism is a medical condition characterized by excessive growth of coarse, dark hair in females in areas where hair growth is typically minimal or absent, such as the face (upper lip, chin), chest, abdomen, lower back, and inner thighs. The… Read More »What is Hirsutism & Natural Approaches To Self Help
Botanical Name:: Primarily Smilax balbisiana, Smilax officinalis, Smilax ornata Common Names:: Chaney Root, Chaney, Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Iron Root Plant Family: Smilacaceae Plant Part Used:: Root Origin:: Native to the Caribbean, especially Jamaica and parts of Central and South America. 1.… Read More »Chaney Root (Smilax spp.) – Herbal Profile
Plasma can mean different things depending on the context, but in science and health it usually refers to two main areas: 1. Plasma in Physics (the 4th State of Matter) Beyond solid, liquid, and gas, plasma is considered the fourth… Read More »What is Plasma?
Botanical Profile Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)Species Used Medicinally: Primarily Lycopus virginicus and Lycopus europaeus, though other species like L. americanus and L. lucidus are also utilised Common Names: Bugleweed, Gypsywort, Water Horehound, Paul’s Betony, Carpenter’s Herb It is critical to… Read More »Bugleweed Uses and Benefits
Deep breathing exercises are a simple yet powerful practice that can transform your mental and physical well-being. By engaging the body’s relaxation response and optimising physiological functions, these techniques offer scientifically backed benefits. Below, we explore how deep breathing enhances… Read More »The Transformative Health Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises
Trimethylaminuria (often abbreviated as TMAU) is a rare metabolic disorder sometimes called “fish odour syndrome.” What it is The condition happens when the body cannot properly break down trimethylamine (TMA), a compound with a strong fishy smell. Normally, the liver… Read More »What is Trimethylaminuria?
Introduction Dr. Sebi emphasised the power of herbs in restoring the body to balance and health. His formulas were designed to cleanse, rebuild, and revitalise at the cellular level. In this post, we’ll explore five powerful Dr. Sebi inspired herbal… Read More »Dr. Sebi Inspired Herbal Formulas for Cleansing, Blood, Energy, Kidneys, and the Nervous System