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...
Introductory notes This article is intended for whomever does not want or can purchase the published studies off expensive and often very technical peer reviewed studies. Here are summarized and explained the findings regarding therapeutic uses as well as side effects of cannabinoid products for patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The...
Cannabis vs Diazepam (Valium) As a scientist, I firmly believe in the power of data and facts. That is why I wanted the facts I am presenting here to speak for themselves. Diazepam (Valium) is a member of the Benzodiazepine family of drugs. It is prescribed for treating anxiety, pain,...
An introduction to the Endocannabinoid System (ES) With the groundbreaking identification of the Cannabinoid Receptors (CB1 in 1990 and CB2 in 1993), it seemed somehow evident that our body must produce its natural ligands (the substances that bind and activate receptors). (1,2) N-arachidonoyl ethanolamide was the compound firstly isolated that...
Mulberry to treat high cholesterol and lower blood glucose levels? This is a fantastic raw vegan cake made with an incredible source of antioxidants, the mulberry. Several studies demonstrated that this plant lowers LDL-cholesterol(the bad guy). This is due to two brother compounds, isoquercitrinand astragalin, contained in mulberries. The former,...
A plant-based Merry XMas to you all! Dear friends, I wanted to celebrate with each of you the festive season this year and I have been thinking: “what can I do to share love without falling into the “consumer” trap?” I wished for my gift to be something somehow inestimable...
