Etiqueta: flowers

Beauty, Health

Considering Herbal Medicine to Prevent Head Aches and More

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties. Herbal medicines are one type of dietary supplement. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts, and fresh or dried plants. People use herbal medicines to try to maintain or improve their health.

Did you know that about 25 percent of the drugs prescribed worldwide are derived from plants? Of the 252 drugs in the World Health Organization’s essential medicine list, 11 percent are exclusively of plant origin.

 In fact, about 200 years ago the first pharmacological compound, morphine, was produced from opium extracted from the seed pods of the poppy flower. Since then, scientists have been studying plants to create the pharmaceutical products we know today. But after years of over-medicating, facing resistant bacteria in the microbiome and treating the illness rather than the root of the problem, people are beginning to pay more attention to natural, herbal medicine

If you are thinking about using an herbal medicine, first get information on it from reliable sources. Make sure to tell your health care provider about any herbal medicines you are taking.

Beauty, Comida, Food

Eat Flowers Exotic Delicious and Extravagant Flavors

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

GET YOUR OWN FLOWER FLAVOR FEVER ON YOUR TABLE!

Flowers are one of the joys of spring time. Flowers not only beautify our garden, we can use them as garnishes and ingredients in all kinds of recipes. From cocktails, cheese plates and salads to main courses and desserts, you can do a lot more with flowers than just admire them in your yard or your favorite vase.

GOAT CHEESE WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS SO YUMMY

HERB BUTTER WITH FLOWERS DELICIOUS

CANAPES AND CHAMPAGNE WITH FLOWERS

FLATBREAD CRUST WITH ZUCCHINI FLOWERS ASPARAGUS AND NASTURTIUM

Beauty, Food

Exotic Food Steak with Tempura Zucchini Flowers

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Food that is cooked and served on a plate in a creative and artistic way to satisfy your vision and leaves a unique flavor on your palate, is the kind of food that also feeds your soul.