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Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), sometimes thought of as the detox herb, is a tall herbal plant with prickly leaves and a ‘milky’ looking sap. The herb was being used medicinally in ancient Greece and continues to be used by many individuals today, especially to treat liver ailments. Often the supplement is known as silymarin, [...]  Veins are vessels that carry blood to the heart and within them are valves that allow blood to travel in only one direction. Sometimes these valves become weakened and do not close completely, this allows some blood to flow backward where it can end up collecting. A condition known as chronic venous insufficiency occurs when veins [...] So called ‘super-foods’ are constantly being given press attention. One moment it is broccoli, the next it is blueberries. Recently there has been a lot of enthusiasm for a Brazilian berry called the Acai Berry, pronounced ah-sigh-ee. These berries are available as drinks, supplements and dried snacks and commonly used in mixed juices, smoothies, [...] Back pain is exceptionally common in the UK. Causes can be varied and may include muscle and ligament injury or strain, tissue inflammation and habitually poor posture. Typically it is the lower back that is affected since this is the area which supports the body’s weight. Our backs and spine are made up of a [...] On Monday I briefly mentioned the usefulness of probiotics (‘friendly bacteria’) in restoring the bacteria of the digestive system for women who have taken repeated courses of antibiotics for their cystitis or other urinary tract infections (UTI’s). However, probiotics may do more than just help positively rebalance gut bacteria after antibiotic use. Studies indicate [...] Many women seem to suffer with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), usually cystitis. This is a painful condition that occurs when the lining of the bladder becomes inflamed, making urination painful. I was shocked to learn that one in five women suffers from a UTI at least once per year. Some women suffer from [...] Exercise, tai chi and meditation all seem to be helpful for the treatment of insomnia and sleep problems. On Monday I wrote about some of the natural ways that insomnia may be treated. Continuing on the same theme I wanted to look at some new evidence which links different types of physical activity to sleep promotion. There is recent [...] Sleep is something we all need in order to function effectively! Not getting enough sleep can leave us feeling irritable, unable to perform tasks properly and generally unwell. Aiming to get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night is usually recommended by health professionals. December saw the publication of two studies (1,2) linking adequate [...] |
  
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