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Daily Mail
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- Health
- Daily Mail
Expert reveals common kitchen spices that can kill most viruses and cure colds
An herbal practitioner has shared the plants that he claims are more effective than prescribed medicines. Herbalist Simon Mills appeared on The Diary of a CEO with host Steven Bartlett recently, where he listed his go-to herbal medicines. The author insisted that there are a few common kitchen spices that can combat everything from a common cold to cardiovascular problems. He credited ginger, chili, turmeric, cinnamon and garlic as the household ingredients that can kill most viruses. He also detailed the natural remedy that he claims can cure a cold, involving only ginger and cinnamon. Ginger root is said to contain several healing properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, raising body temperature. To effectively use it to combat a cold, Mills said to grate about a 'thumb's size' of the plant into a mug. He then combines it with a stick of cinnamon, which contains healing properties such as digestive support, respiratory relief, menstrual symptoms in women, as well as helping to ease other pain. 'You either grate that if you have a spice mill or you take a teaspoon of already dried spice,' he explained. From there, Mills said he adds hot water, letting it sit for a few minutes before straining it into a separate mug. 'You can feel it warning straight away,' he said. He explained that when you ingest ginger or other similar 'hot plants,' it can help clear out sinuses since ginger contributes to hyperemia - a reflex response to open the blood vessels. Mills said this in turn causes the cells producing mucus to loosen up and can even bring up phlegm from the lungs. 'There's a natural escalator that the body uses to get stuff out of the lungs that [get]s stimulated,' he shared. Mills also said he uses spices like ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric as his 'main go-to' to help fend off cardiovascular problem. In addition, he explained that if you cut turmeric in half, you get curcumin - which acts as an anti-inflammatory. The herb enthusiast also spoke of the benefits of garlic, explaining that when eating raw, the vegetable is a 'very powerful prebiotic' and can help the gut flora. '[I] encourage people not to ask the doc for an antibiotic and use some of these at-home, easy, and free treatments instead,' he said. Although much of the research into herbs and spices as medicine is still in an early stage – and often uses concentrated extracts or large doses you wouldn't get from a normal meal – there are signs that everyday amounts could give your long-term health a boost. The FDA considers herbal supplements as foods, not medicines, so they are not subject to the same testing, manufacturing, and labeling standards and regulations as medicines. According to John Hopkins Medicine, herbal supplements can interact with conventional medicines and may have strong effects. Doctors advise people not to self-diagnose or self-prescribe, and to talk with your healthcare provider before taking herbal supplements.
Sky News
31-03-2025
- Sky News
Man dies from injuries after XL bully attack in Warrington
A man attacked by an XL bully dog in Warrington last month has died. The attack happened as the 84-year-old was walking along Bardsley Avenue on 24 February. It's believed the XL bully had escaped from a nearby house. It was destroyed by armed officers, as was another dog inside the property. Armed officers fired 19 shots - which police said all hit their targets, Cheshire Police said the man died yesterday in hospital. "The victim has fought so hard since the attack but sadly his injuries were too much," said Detective Inspector Simon Mills. "Despite the best efforts of the specialist medical teams who have supported him since the attack, he has now passed away. "To endure such pain and anguish at the hands of an animal is unimaginable, and I cannot begin to comprehend the distress that his family are currently suffering following such a horrific incident." A 30-year-old man has been charged with being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing serious injury, as well as two counts under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Following the man's death, the Crown Prosecution Service must now decide if the charges will be upgraded. In February 2024 it became a criminal offence to own the XL bully breed in England and Wales without an exemption certificate. Anyone owning one of the dogs must have had the animal neutered, microchipped, and kept muzzled and on a lead in public, among other restrictions. The government move to ban the breed followed a series of attacks on people and other dogs.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
What we know as man, 84, dies in hospital after XL Bully attack
A pensioner has died in hospital over a month after being badly injured in an XL bully attack in Cheshire. Armed police descended on Bardsley Avenue, Warrington, on the evening of Monday, February 24, following reports of a dog attack in the front garden of someone's home. Two dogs were killed by officers, who were forced to fire a total of 19 shots to bring the attack to a halt, while a third, smaller dog was also seized. An 84-year-old man was taken to hospital, however, despite the best efforts of medics, he died of his injuries on Sunday. Detectives said the victim "fought so hard" following the attack but that "sadly, his injuries were too much". The victim had been walking along the road when he was attacked by a dog, which had reportedly escaped from a nearby home. Armed police reached the scene at around 6.40pm and fired 19 shots due to the "sheer size and ferocity of these animals". While Cheshire Police only mentions a single XL bully attacking the pensioner in its statement from this morning, the force said in February that two dogs, believed to be XL bullies, had been destroyed by officers (one inside a property), while another, smaller dog had been seized. The victim was taken to Aintree Hospital but passed away on Sunday, 30 March. His next of kin have been informed. Following the incident, Sean Garner, of Bardsley Avenue, Warrington was charged with one count of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing serious injury. He was also charged with two counts of possession or custody of a dog to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applied, namely an XL bully. Detective Inspector Simon Mills said: "To endure such pain and anguish at the hands of an animal is unimaginable, and I cannot begin to comprehend the distress that his family are currently suffering following such an horrific incident. 'Nobody should have to go through what they have experienced, and our specialist officers are providing them with the support they need at this truly awful time." While at least one of the dogs was reported to have escaped from a nearby home, we don't know the exact circumstances leading to the animal being let loose on the street. Despite Cheshire Police's earlier statement saying two dogs had been shot dead, some news reports from today are only mentioning one dog attacking the pensioner. One of the xl bully dogs is believed to have been shot dead inside a property, suggesting only one dog was involved in the attack. The exact nature of the victim's injuries have not been shared, and the man is yet to be named or pictured. His family may decide to share a tribute and photographs through the police in the coming days, otherwise, he may be named during court proceedings. In light of the man's death, the Crown Prosecution Service will now determine if any changes need to be made to the charges, Cheshire Police said. One neighbour, named Vic, told the Liverpool Echo he "saw everything happen" as he looked through his kitchen window. He says he saw a man lying on the floor in the driveway across the street and thought he'd had a heart attack at first before seeing "this massive dog". "I ran over and battered it with my yard brush. I cracked it over the head, but it didn't work. It wouldn't get off him," Vic said. "I should have got a knife from the kitchen, really, but I didn't think. I just grabbed the brush. If I'd had a gun handy, I'd have used that." Vic said he called over to a neighbour over the street and asked them to call the police, and that residents were told to get inside when armed officers arrived. "I went back inside and looked through the window and saw the police shoot the dog dead," said Vic, who added: "I'm traumatised by what happened. There was blood on my boots and over my brush. It was everywhere." Read more Mapped: The number of dog attacks in your area since XL Bully ban with more than 60 reported a day (The Independent) The incapable dog owners whose pets got dangerously out of control (Birmingham Live) 'Sweet and gentle' dog killed by suspected XL bully while on village walk (Oxford Mail)
Sky News
31-03-2025
- Sky News
Man dies from injuries weeks after XL bully attack in Warrington
A man attacked by an XL bully dog in Cheshire last month has died, police say. The 84-year-old suffered serious injuries in the incident, which occurred while he was walking home on 24 February. He was taken to hospital but died on Sunday March 30. Detective Inspector Simon Mills, of the Major Investigation Team at Cheshire Police, said: "The victim has fought so hard since the attack but sadly his injuries were too much, and despite the best efforts of the specialist medical teams who have supported him since the attack, he has now passed away. "To endure such pain and anguish at the hands of an animal is unimaginable, and I cannot begin to comprehend the distress that his family are currently suffering following such an horrific incident. "Nobody should have to go through what they have experienced, and our specialist officers are providing them with the support they need at this truly awful time." A 30-year-old man from Warrington has been charged with one count of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing serious injury and two counts of possession or custody of a dog to which section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 applied, namely an XL bully. The Crown Prosecution Service now has to decide if there are any changes to the charges. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
