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April 7, 2018

Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation

Digestive aids can be gastro-protective, anti-inflammatory, and/or improve elimination. Key herbs include peppermint, ginger, and fennel, slippery elm, aloe, and licorice. For indigestion, sniff peppermint oil, chew fennel seeds, or drink ginger tea. For constipation, eat more fiber, stay hydrated, and exercise. For diarrhea, keep hydrated and try probiotics. For […]

April 7, 2018

Headache Relief

Headaches can have a variety of causes. While the physical root of the problem is lack of blood flow to the brain, reasons can be hormonal, stress related, caused by poor posture, low blood sugar, food allergies, caffeine withdrawal, drugs, and more. For a tension headache, place heat around the […]

April 7, 2018

Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic

Hypoglycemic herbs have the potential to lower blood sugar levels and improve other symptoms associated with diabetes. Discuss with your Doctor how the use of herbs to lower blood sugar levels can affect certain medical conditions and medications. Hypoglycemic Herb Recipes Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent […]

April 7, 2018

Immunity

Some herbs can act as an immune stimulant, boosting immunity to help reduce cold, flu, and other afflictions. Some Immunity Boosting Recipes to Try Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each […]

April 7, 2018

Cognition / Neuroprotective

Do you feel like your brain has gone on a vacation? There are herbs that can help improve concentration and cognition. Try some of the recipes listed below to help make studying more effective and work time more productive. Also included are studies about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is […]

April 8, 2018

Joint Pain / Arthritis

Joint pain includes bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis, and sprains. Joint conditions can worsen when a person is overweight. For inflammation from an injury, apply ice as soon as possible, and rest, compress, and elevate, and try taking turmeric or ginger root to reduce inflammation. With mild injuries, gently massage anti-inflammatory topical creams. Consult […]

April 8, 2018

Male Health

Herbs listed below may be helpful with male health issues such as prostatic hyperplasia and sperm count. Recipes for Men Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This […]

April 8, 2018

Female Health

A variety of herbs have been shown to help with female health issues such as menstrual pains, menopause, and more. Recipes to Help with Female Health Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description […]

April 9, 2018

Oral Health

Botanical extracts have shown positive research in aiding oral health. Oral bacteria and fungal infections have been reduced with the essential oils such as lavender, geranium, tea tree, and peppermint, as well as the constituent: thymol as found in thyme. Oral Health Recipes Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research […]

April 9, 2018

Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive

Anxiety can be caused by many things. Over time, these stressors can have a negative physical effect on the body. Herbs and essential oils have demonstrated sedative and anxiolytic activities in many human studies. Recipes to Help with Anxiety Blog Articles Here’s a fun article about the how stimulating the […]

April 9, 2018

Skin and Wound Health

Many herbs can help with various skin ailments from dry skin, itchy areas, burns, wrinkles, growths, and cuts. Skin conditions can include eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and more. For acute situations, consult a Doctor. Wounds When a cut occurs, apply firm pressure with a clean cloth for 15 minutes and elevate […]

April 11, 2018

Easy Rose Hip Tea Recipe to Help You Relax

Try making this beautifully calming Easy Rose Hip Tea Recipe to enjoy the finer things in life. While there are multiple species of rose, its flavor is generally: delicate, smooth, mildly sweet, floral, and fruity. Not only does it taste luxuriously floral, rose has also shown in multiple human studies […]