Tag: ARTHRITIS

August 29, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Are you standing correctly with relaxed knees? Most people carry tension in their muscles. When you’re constantly contracting your muscles you’re also reducing the blood flow throughout the area and compresses joints, the muscles cross. Compression of the joints can lead to decreased mobility, friction, misuse of the limb, and potentially arthritis.  One should be able…

April 12, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Licorice Root Benefits Licorice root contains many anti-depressant compounds and is an excellent alternative to St. John’s Wort. As a herbal medicine, it has an impressive list of well-documented uses and is probably one of the most over-looked of all herbal wonders. Hundreds of potentially healing substances have been identified in licorice as well, including…

January 6, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

It may be the trendiest health food around at the moment, but are you throwing away the healthiest part of your avocado?     While many are quick to just ditch the seed, it actually has more antioxidants in it than most fruit and vegetables.   It also has more soluble fibre than oats and…

January 5, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Fragrant, impactful and fiery, ginger includes a unique flavor and pizzazz to Asian-style stir fries and many vegetable and fruit dishes. Crisp ginger root is accessible year round in the produce area of your nearby market. Personally, it’s a favorite, and most used ingredient in my dishes. I also use it in teas, and with my morning juicing.   …