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
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
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
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?
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