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Enhancing Immunity with Agaricus
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:06:00 +0200
A type of medicinal mushroom, agaricus is often touted as an all-natural immune-booster. Indeed, there's some evidence that agaricus may help stimulate the immune system and even help strengthen your...
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Cold Relief with Pelargonium
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0200
Often referred to as "umcka," pelargonium is an herbal remedy thought to treat coughs and colds. Long used in traditional South African medicine, pelargonium has been found to knock out...
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Can Chaga Fight Cancer?
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0200
Like shiitake and maitake, chaga is a medicinal mushroom often used to rev up the immune system and fend off illness. Many proponents even suggest that taking chaga supplements--or drinking...
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The Buzz on Beta-Glucan
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:14:00 +0200
Oats, barley, and certain medicinal mushrooms all contain beta-glucan, a natural substance that's widely available in supplement form. Touted as a natural remedy for a host of health problems (from...
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Managing Cholesterol with Maqui
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:14:00 +0200
A vibrant purple berry that grows wild in some regions of South America, maqui shows promise as a natural means of keeping cholesterol in check. Rich in potent antioxidants known...
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Curbing Hunger with Caralluma
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:36:00 +0200
Practitioners of traditional Indian medicine have long used a natural remedy known as caralluma to suppress appetite. Now, caralluma supplements are marketed as a natural weight loss aid, with many...
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Banaba for Blood Sugar Control
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:41:00 +0200
An herbal remedy extracted from the leaves of the Lagerstroemia speciosa tree, banana may help fight diabetes. In animal-based research, scientists have shown that banaba extract may help keep blood...
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Sea Buckthorn for Smoother Skin?
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:20:00 +0200
For years, practitioners of herbal medicine have used sea buckthorn to treat skin disorders. Now, a number of beauty companies are including sea buckthorn extract in their skin-care products (especially...
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Ease Your Mind with Theanine
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:13:00 +0200
An amino acid found naturally in green tea, theanine is said to promote relaxation and treat a number of mental health problems. For instance, many people take theanine supplements to...
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Cutting Cholesterol with Kefir
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:43:00 +0200
Like yogurt, kefir is a food made from fermented milk. Rich in probiotics, kefir is said to enhance health by boosting immunity, stimulating the digestive system, and protecting against a...
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