Fred C. Koch

A harmless high for felines and useful for people. Catnip leaves contain considerable quantities of vitamins C and E, both powerful antioxidants. The main phytochemicals, nepetalactone isomers, mild sedatives, somewhat like the active ingredients in valerian. Catnip is a gentle but potent sleep-inducer for people who calms without affecting you the next day. It soothes the nervous system and can safely help you get a restless child off to sleep, in fact catnip, including chamomile, is one of the…

Angelica comes from Northern Europe where it grows in damp areas like woodlands and alongside rivers. The Vikings are thought to have brought this herb with them to Eastern Europe. One story about how the plant got its name is that an angel supposedly visited a monk to offer angelica as the cure for a plague. Another story is that angelica got its name because its blooming season roughly coincides with the feast day of the archangel Michael. The herb was an ingredient in the Carmelite water…

has gone through a tough few days. A: The patient’s nonverbal communication of progressively making more hand movements throughout the conversation, makes me wonder if this topic makes him anxious. I could imagine not knowing, where or how he got HEP C, could be a huge stressor. This information was helpful, because it made me think that this topic could cause this patient some anxiety. Therefore, leading me to a NANDA diagnosis, and helping me to develop some interventions to best help this…

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is a very famous science fiction movie released in 1977 and directed by George Lucas. With only a $13 million budget and the help of computer generated effects and models they made $775.4 million in the box office. This movie follows the protagonist, Luke Skywalker, and his voyage, which shadows the 12 stages of the hero’s journey by joseph Campbell. The first stage, called the ordinary world, states that “it is where the hero exists before the present story…

MontPur Skin care Medical Grade Extra Strength MontPur Skin care is a face mask developed to repair facial skin tone, to maintain skin’s health and to promote a young look of the skin. Created to deliver medical grade extra strength, this face mask is ready to help keep a young and fresh skin, while promoting healthy use. Recommendation for use For first time users, MontPur skin care mask is recommended to be used for a period of six weeks, during which the patients should apply it 2-3 times…

Camu powder benefits is another little anti-aging helper. This stuff is very popular for its vitamin C content. In fact, it has more vitamin C than any other food on the planet. It makes the perfect addition to a smoothie, breakfast cereal, porridge, or yoghurt. The benefits of Camu Camu powder can even be used on your skin. Mix with a bit of honey, yoghurt and apply to your face and neck. Or, mix the powder with an egg white and honey as I do. I usually alternate between Camu and raw cacao…

Vitamin D is produced in the skin in response to ultraviolet light exposure however dancers spend long periods of time indoors so have limited exposure to sunlight, as a result they are often vitamin D deficient which can lead to injuries and underperforming. The importance of vitamin D should not be overlooked as ‘Vitamin D receptor sites have been identified in virtually every tissue within the body’. Vitamin D is important in aiding the absorption of calcium which improves bone strength,…

Avocado Fruit Benefits to Get You Even More Healthy Dealing with Avocado, you may need to know some avocado fruit benefits. Because there are so many health benefits you can get from consuming avocado fruit. We all know that fruits are the best healthy food you can consume. It has its sweet distinctive taste which contains a lot of vitamins and much more other nutrition. Fruits can be consumed directly by peeling the skin. It can also be consumed in a form of juice. If you want to add healthy…

Importance of Monosodium Glutamate Monosodium glutamate is a standout amongst the most essential salt having much significance in the nature in living and additionally non-living things • MSG in human body • MSG in sustenances • Meat, Poultry and Fish • Beverages • Pickled vegetables • Salads and dressings • Dairy • Baked Goods • Savory Flavors MSG in human body Glutamate - Protein Building Block and Excitatory Neurotransmitter. Glutamate is one and only of various amino acids used…

Phaseolus vulgaris L. (Leguminosae/Fabaceae) is commonly known as kidney bean. It is named so because of its resemblance in shape and colour to human kidney [1]. It is an edible item consumed by large number of people in Asian and Eastern countries. It is a sub-erect or twining annual herb. It was the first cultivated crop by the early humans. It is considered to have originated from Peru. Then it spread to Central and South America by Indian traders who brought it from Peru. But it is now grown…