Non-starchy and low starch vegetables contain fewer carbohydrates and calories than starchy vegetables. For people who are interested in a low-carbohydrate diet or who want to reduce the amount of starches they consume, incorporating lower and, non-starchy vegetables may be… Read More »List of Non-starchy Vegetables
Achiote, Annato: (Bixa orellana – Bixaceae): – Measles (ground seeds applied to bath) – Buccal sores (seeds steeped in water, as rinse) – Condiment and food colouring Aguacate: (Avocado, Persea americana): – Intestinal worms (grate 8 to 10 grams of… Read More »Popular Mexican Herbs and Their Uses
Detoxification is the process by which we help to rid the body of toxins, acids, and stagnant lymphatic wastes. Blood and Lymph Many people focus on cleansing the blood but forget about the lymphatic system. We nourish and energise the… Read More »Fruits and Detoxification
We hear the call to buy organic and/or wild-crafted herbs, but what’s the difference between the two? The general recognised standard for organic products are that they free of herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, detergents or harmful chemicals. Wild-crafted herbs, on… Read More »What is the Difference Between Organic and Wild-crafted Herbs?
It is important that we not only learn about herbal plants but pass on the knowledge to those around us – including our children, and others we come in contact with. Below is some information that might help you to… Read More »Herbal Plants: Keep Traditional Medicine Alive
The following list includes the most common spices and herbs and, in general, the types of foods they’re compatible with: Allspice: Apples, beets, cabbage, caramel, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, juniper, nuts, nutmeg, onions, pears, pumpkin, root vegetables, seaweeds Anise: Apples, beets,… Read More »Herbs, Spices & their Complements
People sometimes ask what’s the difference between vegetarians and vegans – aren’t vegans vegetarians? Yes, technically vegans are vegetarians but there are significant differences that distinguish between both, based on today’s definition. Vegetarians generally don’t consume meats or other flesh… Read More »Vegan or Vegetarian
You’ve probably heard of the plant-based raw food lifestyle, which is becoming more popular as more people are willing to try this way of eating for various reasons. The raw food lifestyle involves consuming a diet of mainly uncooked foods or… Read More »What is Raw Food?
Melissa officinalis, more popularly known as lemon balm, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to address health conditions such as fever, colic, nerve condition and inflammation, among many other uses. One of it’s more noticeable uses in recent… Read More »Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Effective Against Herpes Simplex 1 and 2
Herpes affects many people and you’re probably looking for some information on the subject. Below is an article I have reprinted, as it provides some important information on the subject. Genital Herpes In-Depth Report Background Herpes simplex virus (HSV) commonly… Read More »Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2
V-X is a modified version of a vaginal suppository formula originally developed by Dr. John Christopher. The formula was used to make vaginal suppositories to treat a variety of female complaints, including vaginal infections, vaginitis, and uterine fibroids. The formula… Read More »Vaginal Bolus Formula for Uterine Fibroids
Juice Recipes These are some examples of simple juice recipes you can make when juice fasting or juice feasting and also as a part of your regular healthy diet. 1. Apple Asparagus 2 apples 7 spears asparagus 1 small lime… Read More »30 Simple Juice Recipes for Healthy Living