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Written by Sunimaly DiazView: Coffee reminds us of the aroma of a wonderfully brewed drink. This drink is so unique that it was given a new name with the addition of herbs by a new Sri Lankan entrepreneur looking to attract a niche market with his drink. Gayathri Yapa Ceylon Herbal Coffee, a blend of coffee with cardamom, coriander and ginger, was blended by Gayathri Yapa, who has perfected the art of creating a drink that is said to have healing properties while also having refreshing effects on the body. She said the product soothes digestion, makes you feel…

What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is a form of natural medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. Ayurveda Sanskrit Ayurvedic (Life) and Vedas (science or knowledge). Hence Ayurveda is translated as Knowledge about lifeAyurveda believes that disease is caused by imbalances in a person’s consciousness or stress, and recommends specific lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to restore balance to the body, mind, spirit and environment. Ayurvedic treatment begins with an internal cleansing process followed by special diets, herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga and meditation. The concept of universal interconnectedness, the constitution of the body (Prakriti), and vitality (Dosha) are…

According to the NHS, one in seven couples in the UK struggle to conceive, and for many fertile partners, it can take up to a year to conceive after trying to conceive.If you are unable to conceive easily, it is normal to feel stressed and anxious. These two emotions can have a negative impact on fertility. In this frustrating catch-22, it pays to find ways to prevent stress hormones from surging. One alternative therapy that some people find helpful is hypnotherapy. To understand how we can help you conceive, Gail Mara (D We spoke to Hyp, MNCH (Acc), and LAPHP).…

Spring may be just around the corner, but does that explain why we seem to be so obsessed with flowers and plants in fashion these days? At Valentino, everything is roses. , McQueen’s collection was essentially made up of flowers, and Dries Van Noten literally had pictures of her garden printed on her clothes. Now I can even smell the plants on these clothes. Spring floral pattern? Groundbreaking. Meryl Streep’s eyes roll into the back of her head. Still, there seems to be a little more to our close relationship with nature this year. Perfumers around the world incorporate wildflowers,…

Spring may be fast approaching, but does that explain our recent obsession with flowers and plants in fashion? Everything was rosy and blooming at Valentino, McQueen’s collection was practically made of flowers, and Dries Van Noten literally printed photos of plants from his own garden onto his clothes. Now you can even smell the plants on those clothes. Florals in spring? Groundbreaking. Meryl Streep rolled her eyes. Still, there seems to be a slight uptick in the emphasis on nature this year, with perfumers around the world incorporating wildflowers, weeds, nettles, and other earthy plants into their scents beyond the…

*Iwu calls for more funding for natural medicine development Today is World Kidney Day (WKD). Until now, diabetes, high blood pressure, poor diet, lifestyle, and obesity have been identified as the main causes of kidney damage. Some studies show that the only real long-term solution to kidney disease is drinking more clean water, getting more exercise, and most importantly, refusing processed and unhealthy foods. We recommend that you support natural whole foods. Researchers have also identified foods that treat kidney disease and boost kidney function. Topping the list are garlic, ginger, and watermelon. Researchers believe that eating a diet rich…

Naturopathy is a frequent topic discussed on this blog. The reasons are myriad but can be boiled down to a handful of very easy to understand rationales. First, naturopathy is based on a vitalistic worship of all that is allegedly “natural”. The “specialty” of naturopathy originated in the 19th century German “natural living” movement. As Kimball Atwood noted, early naturopaths objected to contemporary medical advances, such as germ theory of infectious disease and vaccinations, espousing instead the “water cure,” fasting, herbs, homeopathy, colonic “detoxification,” and other popular “healing” methods of the era. Of course, since the 18th century, “natural” seems…

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “bunion”? They’re a little bit older, right?Well, these small (or not-so-small) bumps are not distinguished by age. They can appear at anyone’s feet. But, by the way, this is a common thing for women (ah, what we do to our legs in the name of fashion). WFirst of all, is the hat a bunion?Bunions are basically a deformity of the foot; big toe joint. Bunions can be either arthritic or genetic, and both types can cause mild, moderate, or severe pain, said Marco Ucciferri, a…

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You may have seen an ad in the Sunday paper or on TV that says, “Try this natural remedy! Thousands have already tried it!” Some of these ads attract attention with the headline, “What your doctor doesn’t want you to know.” I highly doubt your doctor would be interested in keeping it a secret from you, especially if there was something safe and effective that could improve your health. Additionally, the treatments promoted in these advertisements are typically untested, unproven, and largely unregulated. Although I rarely object to patients seeking “alternative treatments” that seem safe, I do not object to…