About the Moon, Gardening and Herbs

It’s half term and we’ve been blessed with a (considerably) good weather so it means one thing… gardening! Along with DS1 and DS2 we’ve cleaned the greenhouses inside and out and set them up and ready for planting! But what shall we plant first? Having had a look through the lunar calendar, today was showing... Continue Reading →

The Importance of Balance

When you think about it, everything in this world is depending on balance in order to work properly. Plants need different types of mineral compounds in order to thrive; if you continuously feed them too much or too little water or plant them in a deficient soil, they will develop diseases or die. Animals which... Continue Reading →

Croupy cough

  Croup is a type of a viral laryngitis caused by a parainfluenza virus (yes, the same family as the Flu) which tends to affect children under the age of 5, especially those suffering from asthma, hay fever or any other allergies. Croup is characterised by a hollow, barking cough, hoarseness and noisy breathing. It... Continue Reading →

Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive degenerative disorder which affects the neurons responsible for motor skills; resulting in shaking, difficulty with walking, movement and coordination. Harmonious work of the nervous system depends upon the balanced action and information exchange between its cells (neurons). Neurons use special messenger molecules, called neurotransmitters, in order to rely information between... Continue Reading →

Turmeric

Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, just like ginger! It’s a perennial herb native to India, from where it has spread to be known all over the world both as a medicinal herb and a popular spice. In Ayurvedic medicine, Turmeric is considered as a cleanser of the whole body and... Continue Reading →

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