Eating the right foods improves gut health, which in turn improves the digestive system overall. Taking care of your gut health means that the complex ecosystem of bacteria in your digestive system is in the right balance and contributes to a functioning immune system. Links even have been made between emotion and gut function. Many herbs, vegetables and spices act as a natural remedy against digestive conditions.
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Scotch Broom
Cytisus scoparius
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Safflower
Carthamus tinctorius
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Purple loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
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Black Cohosh
Actaea racemosa
This plant has been traditionally used to relieve menstrually related headaches. It was a favorite herb of the native North Americans and Eclectic physicians for amenorrhea, the absence of...
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Cowcockle
Vaccaria hispanica
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Project proposal: Maria Jimena Ricatti
Post-pandemic tasting experience
Exploring sensory diversity and holistic wellbeing
As a result of COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people experienced some degree of smell or taste impairment in the short and long term. However, there are also people who deal with these kinds of...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
The Sin Eaters through the eyes of Hildegard Von…
By Alice Héron and Martin Butler
The Sin Eaters is a culinary experience created by chef and artist Alice Héron and the director Martin Butler. During 9 evenings in February 2022, participants were immersed in the incredible world...
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Exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Hortus Dijkspark
1May 2018Rondom onze Biotoop groeit een grote verscheidenheid aan planten, van genezend tot giftig, van donkergroen tot paars. Je kunt Hortus Dijkspark op elk moment bezoeken. Klik hier om meer te weten te...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Abhay Villa 5 Aug 2021
Is it an alien? Is it a sex toy? No, it's Sopropo!
procuring, growing and cooking this intriguing fruit
You may have come across Sopropo on your travels, at a Surinamese/Asian restaurant or maybe even at home. Read on and learn about our journey procuring, growing and cooking this intriguing fruit...
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Annatto
Bixa orellana
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Karela
Momordica charantia
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Rejuvenating Herbs
Thai Sauna Experiments
Imagine the whole sauna filled with the calming scents of lemon grass or the rich warming smell of cinnamon sticks. What makes the Thai Herbal Sauna experience so unique is how it is altered for...
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Champagneblad
Acmella oleracea
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Lemon verbena
Aloysia citrodora
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Thaise chilli
Capsicum annuum 'Bird's Eye'
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Wax begonia
Salvia rutilans
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Pineapple sage variagated
Salvia rutilans
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Water mint
Mentha aquatica
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Rainbow chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens
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Marrokaanse munt
Mentha spicata var. cripsa 'Moroccan'
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Vietnamese coriander (rau răm)
Persicaria odorata
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Habanero pepper
Capsicum chinense var. Habanero
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Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
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Apple mint
Mentha suaveolens
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