The Alarming Rise of Chronic Diseases: What’s Really Going On? We’re living in a time where more people are sick than ever before—and not just from infections or accidents, but from diseases that are preventable. Chronic diseases like diabetes, high… Read More »The Alarming Rise of Chronic Diseases: What’s Really Going On?
There is a body of research suggesting a link between the consumption of red meat and the development of chronic conditions. It’s important to note that while correlation does not imply causation, some studies have highlighted potential concerns associated with… Read More »Several Studies Show a Link Between Eating Red Meat and Developing Chronic Condition. Why You Should Be Concerned
Scientific name: Azadirachta indica Other names: Margosa tree, Indian lilac, Nimtree Family: Meliaceae Habitat: Neem is said to be native to the Indian subcontinent, specifically India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is also cultivated in many tropical and… Read More »Neem
The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are known for having a long list of medicinal plants that are used by many locals, as a part of traditional healing and to improve and maintain health. Below are a list of some… Read More »List of Medicinal Plants Used in Trinidad and Tobago for Diabetes
1. Listing of Family names based on information from Stevens (2001) and The Plant List (2013) 2. Unless indicated otherwise, places of origin / distribution ranges were sourced from GRIN (2016) and Tropicos (2016) 3. IPNI (2012) entry for Citrus… Read More »Plants Historically Used As Anti-diabetics in Trinidad and Tobago
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrine disorder that afflicts many people worldwide. It is estimated that by 2030 approximately 5.82% of the world’s population will be affected.1 There are different types of diabetes but the two more well-known are… Read More »Herbal Medicine for Diabetes Mellitus