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Cinnamon: Postprandial hyperglycaemia suppression
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💛 Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a soothing expectorant, anti-tussive and anti-spasmodic herb. It is ideal for dry, spasmodic coughs and irritated, inflamed respiratory tissues.
NB: there are some safety notes to take into account when using Coltsfoot, see monograph.
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Nov 5
❄️ As we enter the colder months of winter, the cold and flu season is also at its peak. Supporting the immune system will help to keep infections at bay and ease the transition into winter. There is an abundance of herbs and herbal treatments which can support overall immunity as well as helping to alleviate the myriads of symptoms which can accompany this season. This month we explore some of these herbs, and holistic ways to support winter immunity.
Nov 4
🎶 🎤 Have you listened to Julian Barker`s Herbcast episode on nervines? In this episode, Julian challenges the conventional categories of #nervines and nootropics, offering a nuanced view of how herbs can support emotional and cognitive health. He explores the concept of somatopsychic effects, where treating physical symptoms can alleviate emotional distress, and vice versa. Julian also discusses the importance of understanding an individual’s terrain — the unique neuroendocrine and emotional landscape shaped from prenatal stages through to adulthood.
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Nov 1
🔬RESEARCH SEEDS: Cinnamon: Postprandial hyperglycaemia suppression 🔎
In this article, we discuss and summarise the aims, methods, results, discussion and conclusion of this study, whose aim was to examine a single dose of cinnamon powder dissolved in water versus cinnamon in gelatin capsules. Tests were made on postprandial hyperglycaemia in patients with type II diabetes.
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Oct 30
