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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 stress. Stress is a...
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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...
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Sleep is a natural restorative process, it is essential for the body and allows it to get rest and prepare itself for the next day, but mostly sleep gives the opportunity to your cells to rejuvenate and to your brain a chance to sort things out...
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The virtues of plants and natural remedies are no longer to be proven and hundreds of years ago our ancestors used products from nature to heal themselves. Plants are known to have all sorts of properties, from calming to stimulating digestion...
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Without air, we cannot live… the lungs are vital organs that play an essential role to keep us alive by providing the necessary oxygen for our cells and our brain to perform. This would be the ultimate reason why supporting and maintaining a...
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Water is your best friend – Roughly 60% of our body is made of water – Drinking water is essential to your health but also to prevent the side effects of dehydration. We should consume at least 8 glasses of water in a day to maintain...
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The role of the gut is not limited to the digestion of food and absorption of nutriment, it is the central element of our immune system. It hosts the microbiome, an ecosystem composed of millions of microbes and bacteria, often called the...
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Scientific name: Fucus Vesiculosus Other names: Kelp, Bladderwrack, bladder fucus Part used: Thallus Origins & Properties It lives on rocks, cliffs, beaches of the Atlantic and Mediterranean colder waters. It can take several days out of...
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