by Hilde Hemmes | 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 Hilde Hemmes | Jul 9, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Digestive system, General Health, Weight Loss
Fennel or Foenicuum vulgare will thrive anywhere and, as it self-sows easily, a plantation will last for years. Fennel is largely cultivated for its medicinal use in the south of Europe, Russia, India, and Persia (modern day Iran). Grown by the Romans for its aromatic...
by Hilde Hemmes | Apr 23, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Fluid retention, General Health, Kidneys, Liver & Gall bladder, Weight Loss
In recent years, asparagus has been promoted and enjoyed as a “superfood” but, like so many foods and plants which are constantly being “rediscovered”, asparagus predates recorded history. In fact, it is first recorded as being used for food in...
by Hilde Hemmes | Nov 3, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Weight Loss
Most of us can improve our health by drinking more water. Water is one of our body’s most important nutrients, yet the simple advice to drink more water is often neglected by even health-minded people. Did you know that about 70 percent of our total body weight...