Did you know that 4 to 5 hours of sleep reduces the level of anti-cancer-fighting cells (natural killer cells) by 70% a night? (1) And that a chronic lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular…
Losing weight, the big topic of today’s modern world! With countless weight loss programs and thousands of advice on how to lose weight fast (intermittent fasting, keto, cabbage soup, sleeve…) available, there is still no magic solution if you expect…
Scientific name: Melissa officinalis Other names: Lemon Balm, balm Mint Part used: Leaves Origins & Properties Lemon Balm is native to south-central Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean region, and Central Asia. The plant grows up to two feet and has light yellow…
Scientific name: Rheum rhabarbarum Part used: stalk, roots Origins & Properties Rhubarb is native to central Asia, and awareness of its medicinal qualities as physic goes back five thousand years in China, and it was commonly used among Arabs, Greeks and…
What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are phytonutrients that can be found in certain plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and seeds. These micronutrients give the plants their specific dark red, purple or blue, vivid colors and are known for…
Scientific name: Ascophyllum nodosum Other names: Brown Seaweed, Norwegian kelp Part used: Thallus Origins & Properties A common large brown seaweed, dominant on sheltered rocky shores. The species has long strap like fronds with large egg-shaped air bladders at regular intervals.…
Blueberry, also called bilberry, is rich in vitamin C, but also provides iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. It has a record amount of flavonoids (polyphenols) with thinning, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Besides other phenolic components, the fruits contain a high…
Scientific name: Ananas Sativa Other names: Ananas comosus, Pineapple Part used: Fruit Origins & Properties Ananas is a genus of plants in the Bromeliad family, native to South America and Central America. Pineapples contain vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and dietary…
As we discussed in last week’s article, poor sleep has a negative impact on our immune system as it affects the capacity of immune cells to operate properly. One of the reasons for lack of good and restorative sleep is…
Scientific name: Thea sinensis, Camellia sinensis Part used: Leaves Origins & Properties Tea originated in China, probably near the Yunnan/Vietnam border. Cultivation of the plant then spread through China and into Taiwan and Japan. Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub,…
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