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Ginseng for COPD

June 30, 2018

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Karyn Maier

Ginseng refers to a group of plants in the ivy family and the Panax genus, the latter of which gets its name from the Greek word for “all-heal” that also forms the root of the word panacea. The herb is aptly named since it has been used for thousands of years to treat...

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Lutein Protects the Brains of Babies and Boomers

June 30, 2018

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Karyn Maier

Lutein is a carotenoid, one of a group of more than 600 naturally-occurring pigments that lend many fruits and vegetables their color. Specifically, it a is a xanthophyll, one of the yellow-to-orange carotenoid pigments found in carrots, corn and squash. In contrast to...

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Marijuana Compounds Remove Alzheimer's Proteins from the Brain

June 19, 2018

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Karyn Maier

Scientists at the Salk Institute have found that cannabinoids in marijuana, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), remove plaque-causing deposits of amyloid beta proteins in nerve cells in the aging brain.

While the exact mechanism that triggers Alzheimer’s Disease is...

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Green Tea Compound May Help to Prevent Heart Attacks

June 14, 2018

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Karyn Maier

According to new research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry in May 2018, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the primary active constituent found in green tea, may be able to reduce plaque formations in arteries that block blood flow to the heart and brai...

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Herbal Remedies for Migraine

June 6, 2018

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Karyn Maier

According to the National Headache Foundation, more than 37 million Americans experience migraines. Over-the-counter treatments typically consist of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen. While effective at relieving pain, long-term use of NSAIDs...

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Pain Relief from Cannabis Flavonoids

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Fig Hormone Improves Blood Sugar Levels

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Does Your Olive Oil Help to Fight Cancer?

September 5, 2019

Cilantro May Help to Prevent Seizures

September 5, 2019

DIY Salt Spray for "Beach" Hair

August 27, 2019

Top Herbs for Natural Pain Relief

August 27, 2019

Essential Oils for Acne

August 26, 2019

Elegant Lady: Queen Anne’s Lace

August 25, 2019

Study: Matcha Tea Eases Anxiety

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Lutein Improves Memory

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