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STOP UPROOTING THIS “WEED”!

That plant you pull out while w**ding?
The one rabbits love so much?

That’s Black Jack (Bidens pilosa)
It has traditionally been used as a medicinal plant, one of the best anti inflammatory herbs.

Instead of throwing it away, you can infuse the fresh leaves in hot water and enjoy it as a tea.
You can also add the young leaves to your vegetables when cooking.

From w**d… to your kitchen!

Sometimes, what we call a w**d is actually a plant worth knowing.

Would you recognise Black Jack growing in your garden,
How else do you use it if you recognise it?

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I am a Naturopathic Health Consultant and I guide people on how to use what surrounds us to help manage and prevent disease.

What simple remedies do you practise at home when experiencing heartburn or acid reflux?
This are some of the remedies I use and recommend to clients.

1. Sipping plain water slowly rather that taking large amounts at once.

2. Taking a warm cup of ginger tea without sweetener that is not too concentrated.

3. A pinch of bicarbonate Soda in a class of warm water, this should not happen for long.

4. Taking a teaspoon of activated charcoal 1 hr before or after eating since it's a binder.

5. A glass of probiotics like kefir or
kombucha after meals.

6. Taking cucumber water.

Some precautions include,

Avoid lying down after eating — stay upright for 2–3 hours.

Elevate your upper body when sleeping — especially if reflux happens at night.

Eat smaller meals rather than large meals.

Avoid personal trigger foods such as spicy/fatty foods, coffee, chocolate, mint and acidic foods.

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Simple and natural ways to prevent and manage illnesses.

We call it Unga wa Mabuyu in Kenya, and it comes from the baobab fruit, commonly sourced from our coastal region.

It is so familiar to us that we sometimes forget just how valuable it is.

Baobab powder is naturally rich in Vitamin C, which supports normal immune function and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

It also provides fibre, making it a great addition to your daily diet for digestive health.
Its naturally occurring minerals and plant compounds make it a simple way to add more nourishment to your meals.

How can you take it?

🥄 Mix it with warm water
🍋 Add it to ginger and lemon tea
🥤 Blend it into smoothies
🥣 Add it to porridge or yoghurt
Or simply take a small amount of the powder with food.

This is one of those traditional foods worth keeping in your kitchen cabinet.

📍 Unga wa Mabuyu / Baobab Powder available at Meggs Naturals.
📲 WhatsApp or call to order.

0710 438 184.
🚚 We deliver countrywide.

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— bringing traditional wellness into your everyday routine

Did you know those tiny black seeds have been traditionally used for wellness for centuries?

Black seed (Nigella sativa) contains an active compound called thymoquinone, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Why keep black seeds at home?
Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses

Supports a healthy inflammatory response.

Traditionally used to support respiratory and digestive wellness.

A simple addition to your daily wellness routine

How to use them:
You can chew a small amount of the whole seeds, grind them and add them to food or warm drinks, or use black seed oil.

Start with a small amount and use consistently as part of a balanced lifestyle.

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📍 Nairobi C*D, Tom Mboya Street, opposite Kenya Archives
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Himalayan salt is actually very different from standard sea salt. Here’s why.

Although both Himalayan salt and sea salt have trace minerals, sea salt also has microplastics. One study found that 90% of sea salt products had small amounts of plastics.

However, Himalayan salt has zero microplastics. Why? Himalayan salt is sourced from an ancient sea that existed before humans and pollution.

Microplastics can create a lot of inflammation in the body because they act as endocrine disruptors. Microplastics also take 500 years to break down.

Do not use sea salt unless it’s Celtic sea salt. This is a much cleaner version of sea salt from France.

What about table salt? Well, not only does table salt have microplastics, but it is also bleach and doesn’t contain trace minerals. Additionally, table salt can contain added sugar and aluminum as an anti-caking agent.

We need a good-quality salt to help:

• Make HCL
• Support the adrenals
• Promote immune health
• Hydrate the body
• Promote healthy insulin levels
• Support the sodium-potassium pump

You need around 1-2 tsp of salt per day. This depends on your activity level. If you sweat a lot, this can increase your need for sodium.

If you’re on keto, you want a bare minimum of 1 tsp of salt a day. This is because, as you lose fat, you also lose water weight and electrolytes. Salt is a vital electrolyte.

Some studies show that certain microbes in your body can help break down microplastics. Make sure your microbiome is healthy. Additionally, cruciferous vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids can help detoxify your body, eliminate endocrine disruptors, and keep inflammation down.


Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only