Herbs can be wonderful additions to a wellness routine, but “natural” doesn’t always mean risk-free. Some herbs may interact with prescription medications in unexpected ways. In this post, we’ll explore five combinations that deserve extra attention.
Pregnancy changes everything, including how your body responds to herbs. One of the biggest myths is that “natural means safe.” Unfortunately, that’s not true. Many herbs are pharmacologically active which means they act like drugs in the body. Some can stimulate the uterus, affect hormones, and/or interfere with fetal development. If you’re pregnant or even […]
There is a vast variety of plants in Ghana which are used for either food or medicine. Occasionally these plants grow right in our backyards but unfortunately this is reducing due to rapid urbanization and climate changes. However, there is still a good chance you will find some of these herbs right in your vicinity. […]
With the rise in cardiovascular diseases in the world, many of us have adapted lifestyle changes to prevent such diseases with exercise, eating less processed meals and generally practicing what is healthy. Our diet plays a key role in overall health and hence in order to improve health it is one of the key areas […]
