by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Piper methysticum) Description Kava is used to make a popular drink used in the Pacific Island region. In the west, kava is frequently prescribed as an antidepressant, for treating anxiety and tension. It has a diuretic effect and because of this, it is also...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Juniperus communis) Description Juniper was one of the ingredients in gin and gave it the distinctive flavour. Juniper acts as a diuretic and increases the rate at which the kidneys filter body fluids. Because of this diuretic action, juniper is used to treat...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
Recommended Dietary Intakes Men – 7 mg Pre-menopausal women – 12 -16 mg. Post-menopausal women – 5 – 7 mg.Pregnant women – add 10 – 20 mg. This Mineral Is Essential For transportation and storage of oxygen in the...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
Recommended Dietary Intakes Adults – 150 mcg; Pregnant women – 120 mcg This Mineral Is Essential For metabolising fats.physical and mental development.thyroid gland.preventing goiter. As part of several thyroid hormones, iodine controls...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
(Equisetum arvense) Description Horsetail is renowned for stopping the flow of blood, binding tissues, and increasing urine production. This is one of the richest sources of silica, it also possess other important minerals. Herbalists prescribe horsetail for urinary...