Marisa's Naturopathic Wellness

Marisa's Naturopathic Wellness Marisa is a qualified naturopath, herbalist, homeopath and nutritionist with 25 years experience. www.naturopathicwellness.com.au.

MNW are qualified & dedicated naturopaths & nutritionists. With over 20 years of experience MNW are committed to helping you gain optimum wellness & vitality! marisa@naturopathicwellness.com.au

Antioxidant herbs Part 2:Pomegranate (Punica granatum): Pomegranate is a potent antioxidant, superior to red wine and eq...
02/12/2025

Antioxidant herbs Part 2:

Pomegranate (Punica granatum):
Pomegranate is a potent antioxidant, superior to red wine and equal to or better than green tea. It is most abundant in the fruit peel as opposed to the juicy seeds (arils) found within the fruit. The synergistic action of the pomegranate constituents appears to be superior to that of single constituents.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis):
Some traditional herbalists say rosemary is the “queen of antioxidants” which means it can decrease oxidative stress and inflammation. It has long been used for inflammatory pain such as arthritis. Rosemary’s protective effects are illustrated in a study on charred meats. High-heat cooking methods, such as pan frying or grilling, creates compounds that have been shown to alter DNA and lead to cancer. While avoiding meats cooked at high temperatures is encouraged, the consumption of rosemary has the ability to reduce the risk of cancer from eating meats cooked on high heat. Researchers added rosemary extract to meats during cooking and found that the high antioxidant content helped prevent the formation of these carcinogenic compounds.

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Antioxidant herbs Part 1 :Green Tea (Camellia sinensis): Green tea’s antioxidant effects come from its ability to limit ...
27/11/2025

Antioxidant herbs Part 1 :

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis):
Green tea’s antioxidant effects come from its ability to limit the amount of free radicals by binding to reactive oxygen species (ROS). A recent review found that regular consumption of green tea in amounts of at least 0.6 to 1.5 litres a day may increase plasma antioxidant capacity and reduce lipid peroxidation (especially oxidation of LDL). This may contribute to protection against cardiovascular diseases and different types of cancer. A human study found that two cups of green tea has the ability to improve overall antioxidant status and to protect against oxidative damage when consumed within a balanced controlled diet. In the study 24 healthy women consumed green tea for 42 days.

Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster):
Among the natural antioxidant products maritime pine has received considerable attention because of its strong free radical scavenging activity against ROS and nitrogen species. Maritime pine bark is abundant in phytochemical (naturally occurring plant chemicals) r known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, cardioprotective and neuroprotective actions.

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All plants that are grown well, and that are rich in pigments, are very high in antioxidants. This is the plant’s immune...
25/11/2025

All plants that are grown well, and that are rich in pigments, are very high in antioxidants. This is the plant’s immune system and these antioxidants also assist and enhance the human immune system. Medicinal herbs and foods contain hundreds of different nutrients that work together synergistically. This has made it difficult for researchers in scientific studies to assess which plant compounds are interacting with, for example, cancer cells or if the positive effect is due to synergy between various compounds. The best way to get the right amount of antioxidants is to eat a real food based diet that includes plenty of healthy fruits and vegetables and to take full spectrum, whole herb extracts if there are inadequacies.

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Free radicals play a dual role as both toxic and beneficial compounds since they can be either harmful or helpful to the...
20/11/2025

Free radicals play a dual role as both toxic and beneficial compounds since they can be either harmful or helpful to the body. They can have a positive action when they help the body fight infection but when the free radicals outnumber the antioxidants this can lead to a state called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress plays an important role in many chronic and degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and ageing. Therefore the antioxidant resources must be constantly restored in the body. When an antioxidant destroys a free radical this antioxidant itself becomes oxidised. This means excessive intake of isolated antioxidants can have toxic effects and may even promote rather than prevent oxidative damage. Therefore adequate intake of antioxidants is an essential part of a healthy diet but getting too much of isolated antioxidants (via supplements such as Vitamin E) can in some cases be harmful. So the key to maximising wellbeing is to have the right balance between antioxidants and free radicals.

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In everyday life the body generates free radicals and other reactive oxygen species (ROS). In simple terms antioxidants ...
18/11/2025

In everyday life the body generates free radicals and other reactive oxygen species (ROS). In simple terms antioxidants are chemical compounds that protect cells against the effects of free radicals which are pro-oxidants. In other words, free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules produced when the body breaks down food through metabolic processes or from external pollutants such as to***co smoke. Sometimes antioxidants are called free radical scavengers. Free radicals can harm cellular structures which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other medical conditions. A physical example of this is when an apple is cut open and the oxygen turns it brown. A remedy to prevent the browning is to sprinkle lemon juice on the apple. The same principle applies when the body ingests antioxidants. Many clinical and pharmacological studies suggest that natural antioxidants can prevent oxidative damage.

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Some anti-allergic herbs are:Albizia (Albizia lebbeck): Albizia is a top anti-allergy herb. Scientific evidence helps su...
18/09/2025

Some anti-allergic herbs are:

Albizia (Albizia lebbeck): Albizia is a top anti-allergy herb. Scientific evidence helps support the traditional use of albizia in inflammation. Albizia has been reported to modulate histamine release which plays a major role in allergic diseases.

Baical scullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis): Baical scullcap is one of the most popular herbal medicines used to treat inflammation, allergy and bacterial and viral infections. According to preclinical studies it may decrease the amount of histamine released from mast cells.

Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica): A traditional treatment for inflammation and allergy, nettle leaf is a natural antihistamine. Although the stinging hairs can inject histamines into the skin and cause a reaction it paradoxically helps with allergies as well. In a randomised double blind clinical trial 37 patients with the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and a positive skin prick test, took nettle leaf for one month. A significant improvement in clinical symptom severity and a statistically significant reduction in mean nasal smear eosinophil count (useful for diagnosing allergic rhinitis) was observed.

Perilla (Perilla frutscens): For centuries Eastern herbalists have prized this potent leaf for its anti-allergy affects in asthma, eczema and dermatitis. Perilla is a herb traditionally used for the relief of hay fever and symptoms such as coughing and excessive phlegm. A 21 day placebo controlled clinical trial, examining allergic inflammatory diseases in humans, found that perilla was an effective intervention for mild seasonal hay fever, with allergic conjunctivitis, at least partly through inhibition of specific white blood cells infiltrating the nostrils.

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Anti-allergic is a relatively new term for herbal actions. These herbs have emerged as our understanding of allergies ha...
16/09/2025

Anti-allergic is a relatively new term for herbal actions. These herbs have emerged as our understanding of allergies has matured over the last three decades. Anti-allergic herbs are indicated for allergic skin disorders such as eczema and hives and also for respiratory conditions such as mild to moderate cases of asthma and hay fever.

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Marisa is a qualified and dedicated naturopath, herbalist, homeopath and nutritionist. With over 20 years of experience Marisa is committed to helping you gain optimum wellness and vitality!

www.naturopathicwellness.com.au. marisa@naturopathicwellness.com.au