by Felicity | Jul 29, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Digestive system, General Health, Heart, Kidneys, Skin disorders, Weight Loss
The name “carota” for the garden carrot is found first in the writings of Athenaes (AD 200) and in a cookery book by Apicius (AD 230). It appears Galen (AD 130-200) named it “daucus” to distinguish the carrot from the parsnip and in the...
by Felicity | May 31, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Digestive system, General Health, Heart, Kidneys, Stomach & gastric tract
Agrimony or Agrimonia eupatoria is named after Mithridates Eupator, King of Pontus (132-63 B.C.) who was a renowned concoctor of herbal remedies. The plant is native to Europe, belongs to the rose family, and is one of the most graceful of the smaller herbs. ...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jan 17, 2018 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Detoxification, Heart, Immune system
Our general health and wellbeing depends heavily on our body’s ability to break down and purge toxins. We are exposed to many, many toxins every day through our food, the products we use, alcohol and other substances we consume, so it’s important that we take care of...
by Hilde Hemmes | Nov 11, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Heart, Immune system, Nervous system, Pain
Good-natured laughter does more than brighten a person’s day. When we laugh heartily, we also exercise our muscles. Psychology today says: Laughter reduces pain, increases job performance, connects people emotionally, and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and...
by Hilde Hemmes | Apr 15, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Blood pressure, Circulation, General Health, Heart, Nervous system
Hawthorn is an excellent herb for the heart. The main medicinal use of hawthorn is as a cardiotonic, a tonic for the heart. It looks after the heart by gradually reducing elevated blood pressure and by stimulating or depressing its activity depending on its need. Not...
by Hilde Hemmes | Apr 8, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Heart, Insomnia, Nervous system
Cowslip (Primula veris) herbal tea is an excellent sedative ideal for stress-related problems. Unlike sleeping pills which are habit-forming and have the potential to damage long-term users, cowslip has a gentle, relaxing effect on the nervous system that allows the...
