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Kava: kava-kava Piper methysticum: Sedatives, sleeping pills, antipsychotics, alcohol [15] Milkvetch: Astragalus: Astragalus may interact with medications that suppress the immune system, such as cyclophosphamide. [24] It may also affect blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Pineapple enzyme Ananas comosus: Bromelain
Kava or kava kava (Piper methysticum: Latin 'pepper' and Latinized Greek 'intoxicating') is a plant in the pepper family, native to the Pacific Islands. [1] The name kava is from Tongan and Marquesan , meaning 'bitter.’ [ 1 ] Other names for kava include ʻawa ( Hawaiʻi ), [ 2 ] ʻava ( Samoa ), yaqona or yagona ( Fiji ), [ 3 ] sakau ...
It came into use in treating cardiac disease in late 18th century England in spite of its high toxicity. a Its use has been almost entirely replaced by the pharmaceutical derivative Digoxin, which has a shorter half-life in the body, and whose toxicity is therefore more easily managed. [54] Digoxin is used as an antiarrhythmic agent and ...
Lisa Andrews, M.Ed., RD, LD, founder of Sound Bites Nutrition, also points out a small study finding that women with type 2 diabetes had improved blood sugar levels with a low-carb breakfast ...
More like a pudding, this recipe gets its "diabetic appropriate" rating thanks to canned pumpkin, reduced-fat cream cheese, and fat- and sugar-free pudding mix. Recipe: 21Ninety June Jacobsen ...
Consuming more than 45% of daily calories after 5 p.m. can contribute to greater risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and chronic inflammation, a recent study suggests.
Kavain has anticonvulsive properties, attenuating vascular smooth muscle contraction through interactions with voltage-dependent Na + and Ca 2+ channels. [1] How this effect is mediated, and to what extent this mechanism is involved in the anxiolytic and analgesic effects of kavalactones on the central nervous system, is unknown.
This incredibly simple and quick roasted sweet potatoes recipe relies on the most basic of seasonings: olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve it as a holiday meal side or with your favorite main dish ...