Can Vitamin A Help with Acne?

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is derived from two sources: retinoids and carotenoids. Retinoids like retinal and retinoic acid are found in animal sources (like the liver, kidney, eggs and dairy products). Carotenoids like beta-carotene are found in plants like dark or yellow vegetables and carrots.

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Borage Seed Oil and Arthritis?

Borage (Borago officinalis) is an herb native to Syria that has spread throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. Borage flowers and leaves may be eaten and borage seeds are often pressed to produce oil very high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Borage is popularly used for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms. Borage is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it has been studied in clinical trials for conditions such as periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma.

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Sage a Spice and a Medicine

Sage has been used in Europe for centuries as a spice and a medicine. There are many different species of sage, with some reports describing over 500 species. Sage is a popular European treatment for inflammations of the mouth and throat, dyspepsia (upset stomach), and excessive sweating, in addition to other uses. The strongest evidence for the use of sage comes from clinical trials conducted with sage for Alzheimer's disease, menopausal discomfort, pharyngitis, herpes infections, and to improve mood, cognition, and memory.

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The Common Cold and Andrographis

The leaves of Andrographis paniculata, an annual herb, were commonly used in Indian folk medicine and Ayurveda for centuries. The herb is also used in Chinese and Thai herbal medicine, where it is known for its "bitter" properties as a treatment for digestive problems. Today, this herb is popularly used in Scandinavia to treat upper respiratory infection (URI) and the flu.

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Pau D'Arco Tea

Pau d’arco “tea” is an infusion made from the inner bark of the Tabebuia Avellanedae or Tabebuia Impetiginosa (Taheebo) tree grown in South America. Pau d'arco tea has been used for many centuries by the Indio tribes of South America. The ancient Incas and Aztecs were probably the first to become familiar with the herb’s healing powers.

Pau d’arco reportedly helps combat infection, increase vitality, build up immunity to disease, strengthen cellular structure, and eliminate pain and inflammation. It is well known for treating a wide range of conditions including pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland, fever, dysentery,boils and ulcers, and various cancers. This tea is reported to have anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and, in some cases, anti-tumor effects. In addition, some researchers claim that Pau d'arco tea can relieve the side effects of chemotherapy.

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Tea and Cancer Prevention?

Tea drinking is an ancient tradition dating back 5,000 years in China and India. Long regarded in those cultures as an aid to good health, researchers now are studying tea for possible use in the prevention and treatment of a variety of cancers. Investigators are especially interested in the antioxidants-called catechins-found in tea. Despite promising early research in the laboratory, however, studies involving humans so far have been inconclusive.
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What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy aims to support the body's ability to heal itself through the use of dietary and lifestyle changes together with CAM therapies such as herbs, massage, and joint manipulation.

There are six principles that form the basis of naturopathic practice in North America :
1. The healing power of nature,
2. Identification and treatment of the cause of disease,
3. The concept of 'first do no harm',
4. The doctor as teacher,
5. Treatment of the whole person,
6. Prevention.
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