THE TRUTH ABOUT WORMWOOD
Safe or Unsafe Wormwood (Artemisia genus) is a woody perennial herb, originally native to Eurasia, Africa and Asia, but has now naturalized in many parts of the world. Most popular for its antiparasitic qualities, wormwood has been used for centuries as a deworming agent for both humans and livestock alike. The most commonly used species for herbal preparations are Artemisia absinthium, which is known as wormwood and Artemisia annua, known as sweet wormwood. Common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a shrubby plant that typically grows to be one to three feet tall. It has gray-green or white stems covered by fine hairs and yellowish-green leaves that are hairy and silky. The leaves of the plant have glands that contain resinous particles where the natural insecticide is stored. Sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua), is also known as sweet annie, sweet sagewort or annual wormwood. Its leaves are aromatic, tender, and deeply dissected into…
ARE LIVER CYSTS ACTUALLY PARASITES?
Getting To The Root According to medical text, liver cysts are referred to as hepatic cysts, which are defined as fluid-filled sacs that develop in the liver. In terms of prevalence, liver cysts are quite common, especially in older adults, and are found in 18% of the population here in the United States, with these being the documented cases. They are often discovered incidentally since many individuals do not experience symptoms that are considered to be correlated. There are several different types of hepatic cysts, and usually, the diagnosis is one of the following: Simple cyst: The most common type of liver cyst, which is benign and “apparently”, rarely causes symptoms. Polycystic liver disease (PCLD): A rare, inherited condition that causes the growth of multiple liver cysts, which can sometimes be associated with polycystic kidney disease. Cystic hepatic lesion: A broader term that describes any fluid-filled lesion in the liver.…
STOP PET ALLERGIES WITH THIS REMEDY
Allergies in pets have become all too common in recent years and are linked to many contributing factors such as environmental allergies, processed foods, flea and tick medications, grass, and more. Even overbreeding has contributed to the declining health and immune resistance in pets. Food allergies and allergic dermatitis are the most common types of allergic reactions we see in dogs. A pet affected with dermatitis will experience symptoms such as weepy, blister-like lesions, hives, crusting, thickening, scaling, and hair loss. The pet will also most likely scratch, bite, and lick the skin excessively, which may lead to a secondary bacterial infection. ALLERGY SYMPTOMS IN PETS • Red inflamed skin • Sneezing • Itchy ears • Chronic ear infections • Itchy, runny eyes • Constant licking • Paw biting • Bald spots The best way to treat an allergy is to avoid the cause. This may or may not always…