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February, 2008
Alive Magazine
White Willow: A herb that giveth ease
by author Celina Ainsworth
Most people who enjoy a leisurely stroll through lakeside parks are familiar with the willow tree. Its boughs weep gracefully toward the ground or dip languidly into nearby water. What people might not realize is that constituents found within willow bark have revolutionized pain management in modern medicine. (more...)
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March, 2008
Alive Magazine
Get Creative with Calendula
by author Celina Ainsworth
Whenever anyone asks about a good medicinal herb to grow in the garden, I always suggest calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold. (more...)
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October 11 - 17, 2007
Alt.Health
Down in the Dumping
Cure constipation with dandelion root, soaked raisins and leg lifts.
By ELIZABETH BROMSTEIN
You know what sucks? Not being able to poo. (Note that I used the same opening in a column about not being able to reach orgasm. Some things can only be put one way).
It's not a very sexy topic (except for a select few), but the fact is, lot's of people out there are walking around feeling uncomfortable. You get all packed up with poop and feel like you can't move. Sleeping can be difficult. It's hard to eat, cuz you're already full. It can make you grouchy. (more...)
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May, 2007
Alive Magazine
St. John’s Wort
by author Celina Ainsworth
I still get a thrill when I discover a medicinal herb thriving in forest or field. With its cheery yellow flowers, unique blood red pigment, and equally colourful history, St. John’s wort is one of my favourite healing plants.
One of my first in-the-field experiences with St. John’s wort was during a visit to Nova Scotia. I was enjoying a summer hike with my family through a meadowed lot when we encountered a sea of brilliant yellow.
I had previously studied St. John’s wort in botany class. One little squeeze of an unopened flower bud confirmed it–I gleefully held up a crimson-stained thumb and forefinger. Yes, it was Hypericum perforatum, all right! (more...)
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April 2nd, 2007
Dandruff
Living Well
Guest: Celina Ainsworth, Herbalist
Natural Dandruff Solution:
Steep burdock root, stinging nettles, thyme, rosemary, lavender, plantain, chickweed, chamomile and comfrey in boiled water.
When cool add two tseaspoons of apple cider vinegar then pour the tea on your scalp.
Wait at least an hour before rinsing.
Visit:
The Herbal Clinic and Dispensary
409 Roncesvalles Avenue
416-537-5303
www.theherbalclinicanddispensary.com (more...)
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April 6 - 12, 2006
Alt.Health
Leg and the Restless
Calm Twitchy Limb Syndrome by Popping Calcium and B12
By ELIZABETH BROMSTEIN
Leg and the restless can't sit still. it's not that i'm just antsy. I am literally physically incapable of sitting still because I have restless leg syndrome, which means my legs hurt and I have to move them all the time.
On a recent flight to California, the seats were so close together that I drove my boyfriend absolutely batshit for six hours. On top of it all, I suspect that he thinks I'm making the condition up. Well, I'm not .
This affliction affects approximately 10 per cent of the adult population of North America. (more...)
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April 8, 2006
HEALTH
Spring cleaning for your body: Try this tonic
BY MARGIE RUTLEDGE
For hard spring cleaners who discover Halloween candy wrappers, hard bits of Christmas cake, nachos (hint of the Super Bowl party) or cinnamon Valentine hearts through their travails, remember: Its not just the nooks and crannies that collect debris. The better part (let's hope) of those souvenirs made it into somebody's body. For generations, spring meant not just spring cleaning, but also spring tonic (more...)
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April 6 - 12, 2006
Alt.Health
Easing achy breaky arms
For repetive strain, try stretches and visualizations of gold light
By ELIZABETH BROMSTEIN
Of all the injuries and debilitating conditions one can have, there's something distinctly unglamorous about carpal tunnel syndrome.
Not exactly sure why I feel this way, but it probably has something to do with the fact that CTS tends to be associated with sitting on your ass all day and typing rather than, say, rescuing people from burning buildings, rock climbing, BMX, playing guitar and other activities that are likely to cause injury (more...)
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