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Have a wonderful weekend 🧘‍♀️This week we...

Jan 23

Have a wonderful weekend 🧘‍♀️This week we have been looking at the wonderful properties and uses of black seed as well as respiratory health from a TCM and Ayurvedic perspective. Take a look!

⚕️ Respiratory health: An Ayurvedic ...

Jan 22

⚕️ Respiratory health: An Ayurvedic perspective
Respiratory disease affects one in five people and is the third largest cause of death in England. Hospital admissions for lung disease have risen over the past seven years at three times the rate of all admissions generally. Most hospital respiratory admissions are emergencies which double during the winter months.
👉 We explore the respiratory system in Ayurveda and herbal solutions for breathing issues. Link bio.

⚕️ Respiratory health: A Traditional Chinese ...

Jan 21

⚕️ Respiratory health: A Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective
Respiratory disease is the leading global cause of disability and death. TCM has an extensive history treating respiratory illness and offers a comprehensive system of classification, diagnosis, treatment and, importantly, prevention.
👉 We explore the respiratory system in TCM and herbal solutions for breathing issues. Check out the link to the article in our bio.

❗️It is important to consult a qualified TCM practitioner as herbs must be carefully prescribed and modified to match the individual’s presenting symptoms, environment and constitution.

🌿 Black seed has a reputation as a culinary ...

Jan 18

🌿 Black seed has a reputation as a culinary herb as well as a medicinal one. It is a warming spice. The taste is slightly peppery and aromatic.
Black seed is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, which makes it useful in cases of both topical and internal inflammation. The oil can be readily employed in cases of acne, eczema and psoriasis.
👉 Discover black seed's traditional uses and what practitioners say. Link in bio.