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Health Risks of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) GMO Health Risks: Dr Thierry Vrain “Dr. Thierry Vrain, formerly Head of Biotechnology at Agriculture Canada’s Summerland Research Station, was once a supporter of GMO. He has in the last 10 years changed his position after paying attention to the flow of…
The Therapeutic Benefits of Vitamin E Written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH ~ Medical Herbalist A powerful antioxidant and used for immune system support, Vitamin E is known for its ability to help prevent degenerative conditions as cancer, cardiovascular disease, anemia, cataracts and some signs of premature aging; while promoting healthy nerves…
How To Choose A Quality Multi Vitamin
When starting a health program, most people feel inclined to begin with a multivitamin. While a multi vitamin does not contain a high enough dosage of any one nutrient to be considered ‘treatment’ for any specific health concern; a multi vitamin is still…
The Importance of Label Reading: Choosing Quality Nutritional Supplements ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist When choosing a multivitamin or nutritional supplement, reading over the list of non medicinal ingredients is as important as checking out the strength of the active ingredients. The August, 1990 issue of the…
Red Raspberry Leaf Herbal Tea Written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH ~ Medical Herbalist The medicinal use of red raspberry dates back to the early 1500’s as raspberry leaf tea became popular throughout Europe, China, and North and South America. The Latin name is Rubus ideaus, also known as wild or garden raspberry; it…
Herbal Hair Rinse Herbs can be prepared in a hair rinse to add shine and life to lack-luster hair, to enhance highlights, add balance to an excessively oily or dry scalp and improve scalp circulation thereby assisting with hair loss. Healthy Shine Hair Rinse 1/2 cup Chamomile Flowers 1/2 cup Rosemary…
Slippery Elm Bark Powder- Ulmus fulva Slippery Elm bark powder is one of my favorite “all purpose” herbs used for irritated mucous membranes. Slippery elm is a mucilage (that sounds slippery!!) that soothes and protects mucous membranes throughout the body, especially the endoderm lining of the digestive tract and acts via…