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 YouCan 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. ...
Effective treatment of kidney stones requires a diagnosis of your specific stone type. However, there are several general things which you can do to lower your risk of becoming a stone former in t ...
In 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. ...
