This complete guide lists natural remedies found effective by the current scientific knowledge in reducing major and minor side effects experienced with the medicines commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s Disease. The natural remedies described are plant-based products which we normally eat as food or use as dietary supplements and are therefore said “nutraceuticals”. This content aims to support the...
We have already touched upon the topic of hemp sprouts in a short article titled: “10 reasons for eating hemp sprouts”. It’s an old article, dated june 2014 which I wrote few minutes after the illuminating discourse of Professor Giovanni Appendino at the plenary seminar of the annual ICRS symposium. Many of...
Highlights: The cellular structure and the chemical composition of cork are the basis of its low density, impermeability to liquids, elasticity, resilience, heat and acoustic insulation proprieties and resistance to chemical and microbial attack. Cork production is closely related to the maintenance of biodiversity which is at the heart of sustainable development....
The Tea tree plant Melaleuca Alternifolia, the source of tea tree oil, has been in use for centuries by the traditional people of Australia. Often prepared by soaking in water overnight or applying the crushed leaves directly, it was used as an antiseptic for skin wounds and as a treatment...
Pain in the eye? Pain perception is a critical self-defence mechanism for the body. It tells us to steer clear of adverse stimuli — think of a hand over a flame. Ocular pain, a source of acute discomfort, may be a signal that prevents damage to the eye (from exposure to a noxious...
A cardioprotective roast of delicious and crunchy vegetables seems the perfect dish on one of these cold and winter days. Here we present our version, but you can easily add more vegetables to your taste. Ingredients 6 Potatoes 2 Sweet potatoes 1 Aubergine 1 Red onion 4 Beetroots 1 Apple...
Terpenes: a “smelly” super-family Terpenes are produced as secondary metabolites by many plants as a form of defence. They are a diverse class of organic compounds with well over 30,000 members and attribute the aroma of each plant, reason for which they are commonly used for cooking, as well as...
Have you ever wondered how some people are more likely to have certain diseases than other? Or how come we become more or less tolerant to types of food and food components, such as gluten? And how come, that some have a “hereditary cancer gene”, such as Angelina Jolie? And there’s some...
Finding the ideal method of taking cannabis preparations is essential in every patient’s protocol and it varies depending on a lot of factors (type and location of disease, preparation accessibility, patient’s personal preferences, patient’s tolerability/sensitivity/endocannabinoid tone…). The use of cannabis suppositories has lately seen an increase, especially in some parts...
With diabetes being one of the leading disease burdens in the Western world, it is important to understand whether cannabis may provide protection from the development of this disorder, or if it can ease symptoms, leading towards a cure altogether. Self-medicating patients have been known to relieve their diabetic ulcers...
5 daily practices for an healthy planet Say thank you to the planet! WALK OR CYCLE TO PLACES USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT OR JOIN YOUR LOCAL CARSHARE COMMUNITY RECYCLE YOUR GARBAGE / MAKE A COMPOST IF YOU HAVE A GARDEN USE “CLEAN” CLEANING PRODUCTS WATER CONSERVATION Did you like this...
A simple Google search of Cannabis tea or Marijuana tea will convey to numerous blog and magazines that assert erroneous and potentially dangerous information. The main issue for patients who intend to try the edible route of administration for their cannabis medicine is that, internet, along with the countless myths,...
Cannabis history began long before humans. During it’s evolutionary pattern the plant adapted both to human desire and climate changes in an effort to colonise as much land as possible. Wild forms of Cannabis, Humulus and Vitis have little resembling what we see today in commercial productions, due mainly, human influences. Taxonomy...
Vegan Festive CookBook A full cookbook of delicious plant based recipes that are perfect for festive season; whether you are celebrating XMas, Hannuka, Los Reyes, Epiphany, NYE, we got you covered. You will find several choiches for appetizers, entree, main, sides and desserts to conquer the hearts of fussy eater,...
This recipe is intended for women but it is so good that men would want to have their share too! The ingredients of these brownies reduce painful periods, heavy bleeding, irregular menstruation as well as hot flushes and other side effects associated with hormonal imbalances, PMS and menopause. Mode of...
