One of the most fascinating organs of the body, the liver performs an enormous number of tasks to ensure our body is kept in tip top shape. Did you know that the liver is the only internal organ which has the ability to re-grow if part of it is removed?.. It’s truly an amazing part… Continue Reading»
Prepping up for Winter – Immune System Support
Posted on February 1, 2021
Ever heard the saying “Be Prepared? for some of us, this was a motto that was emblazoned on a copper belt buckle which was proudly worn around khaki shorts accompanied by long green socks. Indeed, the saying was coined by the right honorable Sir Robert Baden-Powell way back in 1917. It became the standard for… Continue Reading»
PPC HerbByte – Lemongrass = Less Gas?
Posted on December 7, 2020
To all of our avid readers, sometimes we like to include articles that are topical and from other sources. We do not subscribe to the content nor do we support in this case non vegetarian views, the article merely outlines an interesting approach to managing our ecosystem. In July 2020, Burger King launched the Whopper® hamburger… Continue Reading»
Got that bloated feeling, could be candidiasis?
Posted on December 5, 2020
Intestinal bloating has a number of causes and includes things like sluggish bowels or constipation. When you don’t have a bowel motion regularly, undigested food particles, bacteria and general waste products accumulate in your intestines and begin to produce gas. As the problem builds, the less frequent elimination of waste means more gas is being… Continue Reading»
Feeling Dandy?.. Or Need Some Detox?
Posted on December 4, 2020
Dandelion root infused teas or a rich imbibement of pure organic certified Dandelion herbal extract could well be the road to feeling “dandy”… The long history and use of herbal medicine has left a colourful legacy, rich in varying, accumulated, empirical understandings. There are many variations of herbal solutions that are recommended by experts in… Continue Reading»
All About Adaptogens – Very Clever Herbs
Posted on December 2, 2020
Adaptogens are a category of herbal medicinal and nutritional products promoting adaptability, resilience and survival of living organisms in times of stress. A study conducted by leading herbal researchers set out to explore the influence of certain herbal adaptogens to determine their effect upon stress and age-related diseases. Some of the herbs studied were quite… Continue Reading»
How does the liver work? – How can you help this amazing organ?
Posted on December 1, 2020
When we speak about how incredible the human body is and how it continually operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week and its functions are often way too complex to understand, there is one organ in the body that is simply astounding… The liver is one of the largest organs in the body.… Continue Reading»
Herbal Tinctures – The Amazing Story Of Discovery
Posted on November 28, 2020
Quite often, we are confronted with words that we sort of know the meaning of but not entirely sure if it’s the correct definition. Well, Tinctures happens to be one of those words and while it seems to be a term that is less common in our vocabulary today, it still remains as a fascinating… Continue Reading»
PPC HerbByte – Focus On Andrographis & Respiratory Tract Infection
Posted on November 22, 2020
Upper respiratory tract infection or URTI for short, is one of the most common acute illnesses and is the primary reason for absenteeism from school and work. Because most URTIs are caused by rhinoviruses, antibiotics are not useful in their treatment. Thus, alternative treatments are needed. While summer is upon us, there are certainly several… Continue Reading»
Experiencing The Health Benefits Of Ashwagandha
Posted on November 21, 2020
As an ancient herbal medicine, Ashwagandha has indeed been a staple within the natural therapist’s list of “go-to therapies. The herb has a classification as an “adaptogen”, which means that the primary use of these medicinal herbs tends to be as an aid for stress management. Its botanical name is Withania somnifera and quite often… Continue Reading»