Ginger

Varicose veins and spider veins are caused by a sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, weight gain, hormonal changes and prolonged standing. Want to know how to remedy them by herbal means? Read on.

Joints can endure so much stress and weight, and sometimes we only realise how much they help us every day to move around when something goes wrong. Wear and tear can cause joint pain, or “arthralgia”. It can be very…

The pancreas is an essential gland shaped like a leaf, located in the duodenum (in the small intestine). It is essential for your digestion and for producing enzymes that carry out essential functions in the body. If it becomes infected or inflamed, it will be difficult…

Celebrities seem to guzzle hot water with lemon like it’s going out of fashion. They swear it helps them lose weight and stay healthy, but is it true? Experts say yes, and when it’s combined with ginger, a metabolism-revving remedy,…

Ginger is one of Earth’s most marvellous gifts. Its talents are seemingly endless. Would you be surprised to know that you can halt hair loss with ginger? Yes, indeed. Amongst its therapeutic health and beauty benefits, this root’s essential oils, vitamins, minerals,…

Losing your voice is not fun. Not only is it aggravating, but losing your voice can impede your ability to accomplish everyday tasks in life. You don’t realise how important your voice is until it’s gone and you are literally…

Ginger is well-known for adding flavour to certain dishes. However, studies have shown that ginger medicinal properties can help digestive and heart problems. Ginger has been used as a spice in Asian food for many years, but it can also help…

Ginger is a versatile plant that originates in Indochina and is grown in many tropical regions. Worldwide there are many different varieties of ginger, although it is thought that the best ones come from India, Jamaica or Australia. Ginger’s medicinal…

Many common ailments and health problems can be treated using medicinal herbs. These powerful natural remedies should be used with caution and you should consult your GP before using them, particularly if you are taking any other medication.

Haemorrhoids (or piles) are a painful and irritating condition which, regardless of age, can affect 3 out of 4 people at some point during their lifetime. Sufferers include people who are overweight, pregnant women, people who suffer constipation or loose stools…

Prolonged coughing episodes sometimes occur when you have a lung infection. This is how your body tries to eliminate the mucus that blocks the respiratory tract. If your cough becomes dry and doesn’t disappear in a few days, you should see it…