by Hilde Hemmes | Sep 22, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Bladder disorders, General Health, Urinary Tract
Cranberry’s fame as a natural remedy for urinary tract infections (UTIs) came from German chemists in the 19th century, who discovered that, after eating cranberries, people pass urine that contains a bacteria-fighting chemical known as hippuric acid. About sixty...
by Hilde Hemmes | Sep 11, 2017 | Anti-cancer, Arthritic and rheumatic complaints, ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Degenerative conditions, Digestive system, Immune system, Inflammatory conditions, Kidneys, Swellings, Urinary Tract
Parsley is readily available and widely used in cookery but it is often under-appreciated. It can be found throughout the year at the market, it’s cheap so just about anyone can buy it. Parsley is a highly nutritious plant and has ample vitamins and antioxidants...
by Hilde Hemmes | Sep 3, 2017 | Arthritic and rheumatic complaints, ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Bleedings, Fluid retention, General Health, Haemorrhage, Hair Care, Herbal Medicine, Inflammatory conditions, Kidneys, Menstrual cycle, Urinary Tract
Horsetail is a very popular herbal remedy as it is a storehouse of minerals. Due to its high content of silica, horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is recommended when it is necessary for the body to repair bony tissues. Silica helps to fix calcium, so that the body can...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jul 22, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Fluid retention, General Health, Kidneys, Urinary Tract
Our kidneys suffer badly from our modern habits as many don’t drink enough water while consuming large quantities of coffee and fizzy drinks. Golden rod (Solidago virgaurea) is not only useful as a counter to kidney and bladder complaints particularly kidney...
by Hilde Hemmes | Feb 10, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, General Health, Kidneys, Urinary Tract
The long shiny fibres at the top of the corn are known as Indian corn or Corn silk (Zea mays). Indian corn can be employed to combat chronic or acute cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys), gout and rheumatism. It also has been...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jan 9, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, General Health, Kidneys, Urinary Tract
Oedema is the medical term for fluid retention which is due to poor drainage and can be treated with diuretic herbs which promote urine secretion in a safe and effective manner. Bedstraw (Galium verum) is a powerful diuretic which can be used to combat inflamed...
