David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHDaucus carrota Umbelliferae Names: Queen Anne’s Lace, Bird’s Nest Weed, Devil’s Plague (!) Habitat: Europe, Asia, North America and N. Africa. Collection: The aerial parts of the herb should be collected betweenJune and August when...
Eupatorium purpureum Compositae Names: Gravelweed, Joe-Pye Weed, Queen of the Meadow. Do not confuse with Boneset: Eupatorium perfoliatum Habitat: USA Collection: The root and rhizome should be dug up in the autumn after the plant has stopped...
What Doctors Don't Tell YouIn reply to your article on osteoporosis (WDDTY vol 14 no 2), you suggest that, to keep osteoporosis at bay after the menopause, most women should take a daily calcium supplement.
Although patients with kidney stones are urged to consume large quantities of fluid, some drinks can actually increase the risk of stones forming. ...
Q:Are there any alternative ways to treat or prevent kidney stones from recurring? D W, New Haven, Connecticut....... ...
Q:Although most of your articles are interesting and informative, I have found that the subject that concerns me kidney stones has received little attention, apart from one brief paragraph on the ...
Can anyone suggest a natural remedy. I had my gallbladder removed about nine years ago. At the moment, I have pain and discomfort around my kidney area, which suggests to me kidney stones. I have looked on the Internet for natural remedies, and I am...
When combined with plain X-rays, ultrasound is as effective as urography and may actually be safer, according to a new UK study.
A diet rich in calcium reduces the risk of kidney stones. ...
