…environment is what gives it such potent adaptogenic properties. An adaptogen is a substance that bolsters the body’s ability to resist the negative effects of disease and stress, both physical and emotional. Originally researched by Soviet scientists during the Cold War for it’s multiple physiological and psychological benefits, Rhodiola rosea is no longer a secret. Now much research is being done all over the world into this powerful antidote to the stresses of everyday life….
…or buyer beware, I encourage this approach when doing your research. Recently I received a call from someone who wanted to be treated for COVID-19 with oleander. Upon further inquiry into their request I found they did not actually have COVID but this was more of a preventative measure. There are several problems with this approach. But first, what is oleander? Oleander or Nerium oleander is a small drought resistant shrub cultivated for it’s beautiful…
…in the form of medications for an enlarged prostate, chemotherapy drugs, sports supplements, diet supplements or other over the counter medications. Prostatitis or Infection – Prostatitis (an inflammation of the prostate gland) will cause an elevated PSA. This could be non-bacterial prostatitis which is basically prostatitis with no identifiable cause. Or it could be due to a bacterial infection or less commonly a virus. If you have any type of infection it should be treated…
…during such a trying time? Below, I have some steps you can take to help relieve some of the stress you may be feeling during this crisis. Keep in mind that children are especially vulnerable to information overload as they do not yet possess the reasoning skills or life experience required to sort through the huge amounts of complicated information they are being bombarded with. Everyone handles this sort of crisis differently. Be cognisant of…
Superfoods Series: Onions By: John King Bad for your breath but good for your body, onions are a nutritional powerhouse. A delicious addition to stews, soups, salads and sandwiches; onions are loaded with flavonoids, sulfur-containing compounds, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Selenium, Potassium and Zinc. Regularly consuming onions supports cardiovascular health in several ways. When administered to diabetic animals, sulfur-containing amino acids found in onions (specifically S-methyl cysteine sulfoxide) reduced serum lipid levels along with…