Dosage and Method: Cayenne

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How:  tea, powder, capsules, oil, food How much: Start off with one eighth or less of a teaspoon a few times a day until you and your system are used to it.  Increase to one teaspoon divided over 2 to 3 doses daily.  Some sources recommend one teaspoon three times [...] Continue Reading…

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Dosage and Method: Turmeric

turmeric powder in coconut oil

How:  always with some fat or oil as it is lipophilic (oil soluble).  I use coconut oil. How much:  For adults the official recommendation is up to 1.5 g. daily which will be about one very slightly rounded teaspoon which can be divided over two to three doses daily.  Therapeutic [...] Continue Reading…

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Death By Doctor

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The author (…of the article)  is Dr. Barbara Starfield of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health and she describes how the US health care system may contribute to poor health (an understatement).  Keep in mind that the UK have similar statistics and Europe, albeit to a [...] Continue Reading…

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What’s in a Cigarette?

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From the American Lung Association: •Acetone – found in nail polish remover •Acetic Acid – an ingredient in hair dye •Ammonia – a common household cleaner •Arsenic – used in rat poison •Benzene – found in rubber cement •Butane – used in lighter fluid •Cadmium – active component in battery acid •Carbon Monoxide – released [...]

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Spice: Cayenne – More Than Just Zing

cayenne plant

Known to most of us as just the ‘red pepper’, the Cayenne pepper plays an important part in diverse cuisines. Culinarily speaking, it is a spice.  However, herbalists and naturopathic doctors refer to it as a medicinal herb (known as Capsicum minimum, Capsicum frutescens or Capsicum baccatum).  Because of its [...] Continue Reading…

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Obligatory Disclaimer – My Way

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Here is my take on the obligatory disclaimer:  Throughout this site, you understand that I am sharing information that is interesting to me.  This information may be historical, anecdotal, based on medical research, be that traditional, folk or naturopathic medicine or personal experience. I take sole responsibility for my life [...] Continue Reading…

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