Ah, the common cold – that pesky intruder that shows up just when you least expect it. Whether it’s a scratchy throat, a runny nose, or that overall feeling of being run down, a cold can really put a damper on your day. While over-the-counter meds promise quick relief, more and more people are turning […]
Black pepper extract, the validity of which has been known to mankind for thousands of years, has also quite recently become the focus of scientists and doctors. Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is by far the most popular spice in virtually every cuisine in the world. It owes its characteristic spicy taste to piperine, a […]
Boswellia serrata is a tree species native to India, whose resin has been used for centuries for medicinal and ritual purposes (used in the production of incense). The plant is known as Indian frankincense. The properties of frankincense gum extract were first described in Ayurveda thousands of years ago. The plant was among the most […]
We invariably associate pussy willows with the rebirth of nature. They are among the first blooming buds appearing on trees in spring, signaling that winter is over. Their symbolism is firmly rooted in many cultures, and their health-promoting properties were already celebrated by our ancestors. Willow bark decoction acts as a natural aspirin, relieves pain […]
RA – can this insidious disease be treated without medication? Can a healthy person understand what life is like for someone struggling with RA? When zipping up, getting a haircut or going up the stairs are unpleasant impediments to daily life. For many of us, rheumatoid arthritis, or RA for short, is associated as an […]
Natural remedies for joint pain can be just as effective as drugstore drugs, and much safer. If you have noticed the first symptoms in yourself or are already struggling with joint disease, pay attention to the list below. On it you will find ways to free yourself from pain and improve your quality of life. […]
Joint degeneration is an unpleasant and impeding daily life condition that affects a great many people, but the likelihood of contracting it increases with age. Among the elderly, it is a major cause of disability. However, the first symptoms can be noticed as early as age 35. Do you feel problems when climbing stairs? Does […]