When you think of building muscles, vegetables are probably the last food group that comes to mind. A thick grass-fed steak, a couple of free-range eggs or even a whey protein shake … these are the types of foods that truly build muscles, right? Yes, they certainly do … but they’re not the only ones. And if […]
Vinegar has been in use since ancient times as a health remedy, cleaning agent and for many other purposes from household to science. Hippocrates (460-377 BC), the revered ancient father of medicine after whom the Hippocratic Oath was named, prescribed it for curing pleurisy, fever, ulcers, and constipation. [1] It was utilized throughout history in other societies as well; […]
Epsom salt is a popular treatment used for muscle soreness and other bodily aches and pains. According to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom salt isn’t just folklore anymore as numerous studies show that Epsom salt is an effective over-the-counter remedy for treating a variety of conditions. Although Epsom salt is well-known for treating sore muscles, […]
Nettles are a free, wild, super-healthy food that is abundant at the moment. To go foraging is really rewarding and great fun for the whole family to do. Bring a pair of siccors/secatars, gloves and a bag for your harvest. Choose a location that is not close to heavy traffic/road and on land that has […]
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis, the most common forms being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The most common complaints include pain due to inflammation, stiff movement and fatigue. There is a very important piece to arthritis […]
Medical herbalist Margaret Noonanusingherbs to get to the root of the problem Herbal medicine has been used for thou-sands of years and yet most people still only use it as a last resort when everything else has failed. This is a mindset which medi-cal herbalist, Margaret Noonan is hoping to change with her new practice […]
