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...
Desde a ascensão da cultura, a evolução tomou uma direção particular. Não se pode dizer mais que a seleção natural está moldando a evolução no seu conceito biológico. O que é seleção natural? A seleção natural é o princípio de seleção e disseminação de genes que codificam certas características que...
Cannabis is often compared to alcohol or cigarettes in various articles, studies and campaigns. Alcohol and cigarettes are more familiar to the average person than cannabis and comparing something that is legal, and generally not good for your health, to something that is illegal and generally good for your health,...
Il sistema endocannabinoide, che prende il nome dalla pianta che ha portato alla sua scoperta, è il più importante sistema fisiologico coinvolto nella creazione e nel mantenimento della salute umana. Come medico, sono naturalmente prudente rispetto a qualsiasi medicina che si prefigga di curare tutti. Panacee, rimedi come l’olio di...
Introduction Substantial scientific evidence proves that combining a plant-based diet and regular physical exercise can prevent, ameliorate and even reverse Diabetes. [1,2,3] You can find inspiration for plant-based recipes and discover the health benefits of their ingredients here: “Cinnamon Tea for diabetic patients” , “Ayurvedic porridge” and “Pink Hummous“. More...
¿Diabetes y canela? La diabetes tipo 2 es la enfermedad metabólica más común en todo el mundo, cuya prevalencia se estima que aumente desde los 171 millones en el año 2000 hasta los 366 millones en 2030 (1). Aunque la causa de la diabetes tipo 2 parece ser multifactorial, se...
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