Herbals and Alternatives

Many women experience erratic monthly periods. Why do they happen and are there available herbs for late or irregular menstruation? Find out here. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/womens-health/women-health-issues/irregular-menstruation-possible-causes/ The Average Menstrual Cycle If you are suffering from irregular or late menstrual period, you are not alone. According to reports, irregularities in the menstrual cycle are a common complaint among women. But what exactly […]

What is ginkgo biloba good for? A lot of people have been claiming that ginkgo biloba is good for the memory, and can even help treat dementia. Some even claim that it helps with Alzheimer's disease. There have also been claims that ginkgo biloba helps with circulation and it is an antioxidant. But how true are these […]

Wheatgrass (genus Agropyron), as the name suggests, is the young grass of a wheat plant. This grass is typically thick and somewhat resembles straw or hay – only, it’s bright green in color. But why is wheatgrass good for health?

Though pito-pito is widely known in the Philippines, not everyone is a aware that it’s not actually a plant. In fact, there is no plant named Pito-pito. Pito-pito is actually a combination of seven herbs and seeds, namely bayabas or guava, mangga or mango, alagaw, pandan, banaba, anise seeds, and coriander seeds. Typically, the leaves and […]

Since hypertension is a common health concern among Filipinos, it’s not surprising that many are looking for natural remedies. However, is there a good herbal for high blood pressure? It turns out that we have 4 potentially helpful herbs that can relieve hypertension. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/heart-health/hypertension/meaning-of-hypertension/ Garlic or Bawang One mainstay herbal for hypertension, especially for us, Filipinos, is […]

Sabila is the Spanish word for aloe vera, which is botanically known as Aloe barbadensis Miller. Aloe is a succulent plant that that can grow to a height of 30 to 40 centimeters with leaves sprouting from the ground. It is thick and fleshy, with little prickly protrusions adorning the leaves. The leaves can grow […]