Autophagy is a cellular process that involves the breakdown and recycling of damaged or dysfunctional cellular components. It is a natural mechanism that helps the body remove harmful materials and maintain cellular health. On the other hand, cell death is a process...
Recent research has shed light on the potential role of the gut bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila in enhancing the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy, and the potential of pomegranates to increase levels of this bacterium in the gut. Akkermansia muciniphila is a type of...
Dandelion The dandelion is a widely known plant that you have probably seen in your garden or even blown the seed heads (blowball). But did you know that it is a medicinal herb and is entirely edible? This healing food is one of my favourites because it grows wild in...
In May 2013, Haiti made a bold move when it burned 460 tonnes of genetically modified seeds that had been donated by Monsanto, a US-based agricultural company. The seeds were intended to help rebuild Haiti’s agriculture sector after the devastating earthquake in...
Prickly Pear The healing prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is one of my favourite wild edibles, partly because of its healing properties but mostly because of my personal affinity with the fruit. When I eat a prickly pear I make an association with a fond experience...
