Phyto-medicine in my kitchen

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Phytomedicine in my Kitchen - Apple Cider Vinegar

Several years ago, a friend and I were reading through a book on “The Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar”, and we concluded that...

Phytomedicine in my Kitchen - Chamomile

Spring is my favourite time of year. I love smelling and seeing the flowers as they bloom. So, I thought it would be fitting to discuss a...

Phytomedicine in my Kitchen - Thyme

Thymos may derive from the Greek word “thymon”, meaning courage. Roman soldiers would bath in Thyme-water to give themselves vigour....

Phytomedicine in my Kitchen - Mint

Mint has been mentioned in Greek mythology; the Bible speaks of the Pharisees collecting tithes in mint; and in Japan, pomanders of...

Phytomedicine in my kitchen - Ginger

We've all used ginger at some point in our lives. Whether it's with sushi, in tea or to add to curry. Some people strongly dislike ginger...

Phytomedicine in my kitchen - Green Tea

Many people feel that they should drink green tea “because it’s good for me”, but they don’t really know how and why. For example, you...

Phytomedicine in my kitchen - Rosemary

You've added Rosemary to lamb dishes, or perhaps to roasted vegetables... but have you considered the medicinal benefits of Rosemary...

Fooled by Fibre

Dietary Fibre is a class of food that is not digested by enzymes in the gut but rather, they are substantially fermented by bacterial...