Healing powers of plants and herbs is universal and across all continents, the only difference is that not all plants grow in one region. People usually utilize the plant or the herb that is abundant in their region. Many cultures and religions use sacred smoke made from the plant medicines. This is called smudging in […]
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Turmeric – the golden remedy
Turmeric, a traditional Indian spice, is the dried root of the plant Curcuma longa. It is related to and similar in size to ginger. Both turmeric and ginger are from Zingiberaceae family and are rhizomes. Rhizome is a stem which is later modified into a root. In the last few years, turmeric has made its […]
Adrenal fatigue
Your adrenal glands are each no bigger than a walnut and weigh less than a grape, yet are responsible for one of the most important functions in your body: managing your stress, both physical stress and emotional stress. The adrenals are the body’s hormonal powerhouse. Two little glands that sit on top of your kidneys, […]
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays essential roles in red blood cell formation, cell/energy metabolism, nervous system function and the production of DNA. Vitamin B12 is an elaborate molecular jigsaw involving around 30 individual components. It is unique among the vitamins in that it is only made by certain bacteria, but the […]
AUTISM
The first appearance of autism in historical literature was in 1911 by Eugen Bleuler, a psychiatrist from Switzerland, who used the term to describe a unique cluster of symptoms that were traditionally thought to simply be symptoms of schizophrenia (Bleuler also coined the terms schizophrenia and schizoid and was a contemporary of Freud; his students […]
Weight Loss and “skinny” genes
The quest for Weight Loss in our society is fiercer than ever. According to the latest surveys, over 5 million adults in Canada have obesity (defined now as a progressive chronic disease) and according to the 2015 Canadian Health Measures Survey, 30% or more than one in three adults in Canada has obesity and may […]
Screening for Breast Cancer
Screening in medicine means checking for a disease in a group of people who don’t present any symptoms of the disease. Screening tests help doctors find breast cancer before any symptoms develop. When breast cancer is found and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are better (better outcome). But before discussing the screening guidelines […]
Astragalus: strength and longevity
Astragalus (latin name Astragalus membraneceus) also commonly known as Milk Vetch, is a plant native to Mongolia and northeast China and Tibet with remarkable properties and has been used by the Chinese as a tonic/adaptogen for more than 2000 years. The ancient understanding of Astragalus was that it strengthened the ‘Wei Chi” the defensive energy […]
Cannabis: the good and the bad
Here is a summary of the positive effects of cannabis and the adverse effects that it can exert on humans: The bad: Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory and learning, say researchers. Their study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the drug to combat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis […]
Psychedelics
Psychedelics are powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. They can cause thought and visual/auditory changes and induce an altered state of consciousness. They are generally considered physiologically safe and do not lead to dependence or addiction. Initially these molecules were called hallucinogens. But the researchers soon discover that […]