Dr Pete's Health Secrets

          The body is continously producing toxic substances as by products of its metabolic activity. These toxic by-products are called "free radicals".  Free radicals as they accumulate in the body cause inflammation which is responsible for the aging process and non communicable diseases including cancer. Many tropical herbs act as anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are chemical substances that act as magnets that bind and neutralise free radicals thus preventing inflammationand tissue destruction.  The bound toxins can then be safely excreted by the body as waste products. One such herbal supplement is the Hibiscus flower  known by its scientific name  Hibiscus sabdariffa   and called Zobo in parts of Africa .  Hibiscus tea is a very popular drink in many parts of the world and is often used as a medicinal tea. However, hibiscus flowers have various local names, and it might be called by its other rather common West African na...