Phyllanthus niruri, also known as chanca piedra or stone breaker, is a plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries in the treatment of kidney stones as well as other chronic conditions. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The leaves, …
Read More »Checking IN screens mental health of children with chronic conditions
Checking IN, a web-based pediatric distress screener for patients aged 8 through 21 who have chronic medical conditions, was launched by the Cancer Support Community and its social enterprise, Patient Planning Services. This evidence-informed screener gives providers insight into the psychological distress that their patients may be experiencing and how …
Read More »Cervical Cancer awareness – fight, support, hope
The month of January marks a new year on the secular calendar, a month to make resolutions for a better healthier you. January is also international Cervical Cancer awareness month. Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with Cervical Cancer each year. The disease is virtually always preventable …
Read More »Raisins Bread recipe for a healthy diet
We know that raisins are obtained by drying grapes. They are delicious as is and taste great when you add them to your favourite foods. They are one of the principle ingredients in the local favourites Coconut Sweetbread and Coconut Drops. Also, they are very good for you with numerous …
Read More »Catch mosquitoes with a safe, chemical-free trap
The rainy season is here again and comes with an increase in the population of mosquitoes. This creates a problem where you need a safe but effective way to get rid of what is considered the most dangerous animal in the world. You’ve cleaned so why do mosquitoes still breed …
Read More »Wonder of the World: A medicine cabinet in one plant
Wonder of the World has been used around the world for medicinal purposes for more than a millennium. The plant is known for many uses and goes by several names. It could be found in every corner of the world as it has become a very popular house plant due …
Read More »Exercise equipment designed for home use
If you are in the high risk category, at home exercise equipment may be a better alternative to going to gym or yoga class. As some countries are experiencing not only third waves of mass infections of COVID-19 but infections from various variants like the “Brazil variant” or the “UK …
Read More »Glass bottles can help balance hormones
The dangers of drinking water from plastic bottles are thrown in our faces daily. Yet, we are bombarded with plastic bottled water from almost every manufacturer. This is a serious problem especially for women dealing with PCOS, fibroids, low progesterone, early menopause and other uterine issues. Also, it affects men …
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