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Traditional Herbal Remedy: Jamaica Dogwood
Jamaica dogwood (Piscidia erythrina or Piscidia piscipula) has been in use as a medicinal herb since at least the early 1800s. It has been used as a traditional remedy for treating nerve pain, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, and muscle spasms due to nervous tension. More recently, animal studies have shown that bark extracts of Jamaica dogwood have various…
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Pain Relief with TENS: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
If you’ve ever been to a chiropractor or a physical therapist, you may have received treatment using a machine that passed a small, tingling electrical pulse to your nerves. This is known as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation or TENS. A TENS treatment is used to help relieve pain due to certain health conditions and injuries. TENS…
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Simply Delicious Lavender-Infused Honey Recipe
Experience the health benefits of relaxing lavender and sweet honey by infusing the two together. While it does take a bit of patience–two weeks for the infusion to work its magic–it’s worth the wait. Lavender-infused honey is a perfect complement to a cup of tea. We suggest chamomile, elderflower, or passion flower. Ingredients Preparation References
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Reduce Pain, Inflammation with Devil’s Claw
For the indigenous tribes of southern Africa, Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) has been used medicinally to alleviate migraines, gastrointestinal distress, and fevers. Salves made from Devil’s Claw were prepared to help reduce inflammation that accompanied wounds, rashes and other skin conditions. Today, Devil’s Claw is a scientifically validated remedy for pain and inflammation associated with…
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Oh, So Sweet and Good for You: Honey!
Honey is full of health-enhancing plant compounds such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. For centuries, honey has been a staple among “food as medicine” remedies. It has been used to suppress coughing, ease sore throat pain, and support wound healing when applied to the skin. Modern science has also identified the following health benefits of…
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Cannabinoids: What Inquiring Minds Need to Know
The buzz around cannabinoid (CBD) may have you wondering if a CBD product could be effective for your health concerns. To make sense of the emerging claims around CBD products, it helps to know how these products are sourced, what the active ingredients are, and how they function in the body. The Cannabinoid Alphabet: What’s…
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Glutathione: A Most Powerful Antioxidant
Glutathione plays an extremely important role in protecting liver cells, red blood cells, and many other types of cells against toxic injury. Made of three amino acids (cysteine, glycine, and glutamine), glutathione functions as a powerful antioxidant. It scavenges free radicals that damage cells, produce inflammation, and are causally related to many chronic illnesses. Used…
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Wet Sheet Wrap to Stimulate Whole Body Circulation
Often used as a method for reducing fevers in adults and children, Wet Sheet Wrap is a form of hydrotherapy that has many uses in natural medicine. Also known as “Spanish Mantel” or “Magic Carpet” (as children like to call it), Wet Sheet Wrap may be used to help elevate the body’s natural detoxification process. The primary…
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Greek Inspired Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki Recipe
The robust flavor of this Greek-inspired cuisine is a crowd-pleaser any time of year, but especially as the weather gets warmer. A balance of savory and spice come together in the seasonings which include cumin, lemon, garlic, and thyme. Enjoy any leftovers (we doubt you’ll have much) with eggs the next morning or overtop a…
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Cumin: Botanical Medicine for Digestive Health
A popular spice for cuisine and medicinal healing in many parts of the world, cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is robust with a nutty, peppery flavor that packs a little zing for the senses. From the moment that a food rich in cumin enters your mouth, it activates the salivary glands which initiates the digestive process. It is no…
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