Category: Herbal

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Liver Health: The Role Of Turmeric In Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver is a condition that’s affecting more and more people every day and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most widely experienced. Obesity and diabetes, two major health threats, are conditions that drastically increase one’s chances of developing fatty liver. A new study is showing that the polyphenols in turmeric may be helpful for reducing the risk of fatty liver while decreasing stress at the cellular level. This study is just one of the recent examples in the literature showing a strong benefit of turmeric with liver health. Turmeric and Fatty Liver A recent study set to publish in the December 2015 issue of Archives of Animal Nutrition examined the effect of turmeric polyphenols on the livers of cows. [1] Since many conventional feedlots […] Read More

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The Health Risks And Benefits Of The Oleander Plant

Warning: Oleander extract is made from a highly-lethal, poisonous plant. The following post is meant to offer exciting insight into emerging scientific evidence of its use as a natural remedy. Taking this extract without the guidance of an expert can lead to serious health complications, including death. Recently I have had alot of questions regarding the benefits and risks of taking Oleander Extract for cancer as well as the bird or swine flu and other conditions. I think that this plant has amazing properties and is definitely worth writing a post about. I do, however, recommend anyone wanting to take this herb do their own research. Sometimes the most poisonous plants give us the most rapid health benefits but must be used with extreme caution. […] Read More

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The Health Benefits Of Parsley

Most people are familiar with parsley as a food garnish; yet, it’s often used as a mere decoration and is usually discarded. But did you know that when it comes to herbs that promote superior body cleansing, parsley is one that’s high on the list? Toxins, chemicals, and toxic metals — none of these stand a chance against this nutritional powerhouse. [1] It’s rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and ascorbic acid, and its benefits have been known for centuries. How Parsley Helps Cleanse Your Body Similarly to cilantro, parsley acts as a natural diuretic. [2] Your urine is a route through which toxins are expelled from your body, so incorporating parsley to help this natural process along may prove useful for cleansing. Parsley is […] Read More

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The Ultimate Guide to Aloe Vera and its Many, Often Unknown, Uses

Jason Gilbert, Natural Healers Guest Aloe vera is the go-to remedy for more than just sunburns. This comprehensive guide explains the ancient plant’s origins and what it can be used for today. Aloe vera’s rise to superfood status has been a long time coming. Often extolled for its soothing qualities, aloe vera is most commonly used as a topical ointment for burns, sun damage and skin abrasions, but this ancient plant may offer deeper healing abilities when taken orally. Most of us are familiar with the presence of aloe vera in cosmetics and skin creams; it moisturizes and has anti-aging effects. However, many people who live according to a natural health philosophy have long viewed the plant as a potent superfood. That’s right. As kale and […] Read More

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How Turmeric Upgrades Your Organ Systems & Effectively Treats All Cancers, Inflammatory Diseases, & More

Turmeric, and its bioactive ingredient curcumin, has been scientifically proven as an effective counteractive agent against cancer, auto-immune disease, inflammatory disease, and a whole lot more.  If you are a lover of Indian food, then you’re likely familiar with the pleasant aroma of the yellow herbal root, turmeric. But besides its delicious flavour profile, turmeric has a plethora of medicinal applications, used widely in Chinese herbal medicine as well as in Ayurvedic medicine. Even Western medicine has recognized the medicinal value of turmeric, as seen in the incredible amount of scientific literature available today surrounding curcumin, the bioactive ingredient in turmeric. Traditional medicinal uses include the treatment of liver disease, skin problems, respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments, sprained muscles, joint pains, and general wound healing. It […] Read More

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Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo And Radiation To Shame

The ancient Indian spice turmeric strikes again! A new study finds turmeric extract selectively and safely killing cancer stem cells in a way that chemo and radiation can not. A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Anticancer Research reveals that one of the world’s most extensively researched and promising natural compounds for cancer treatment: the primary polyphenol in the ancient spice turmeric known as curcumin, has the ability to selectively target cancer stem cells, which are at the root of cancer malignancy, while having little to no toxicity on normal stem cells, which are essential for tissue regeneration and longevity. Titled, “Curcumin and Cancer Stem Cells: Curcumin Has Asymmetrical Effects on Cancer and Normal Stem Cells,” the study describes the wide range of molecular […] Read More

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Genetic Blueprint – A Seed Plus Saliva Equals Miracle Health

What if you could place a seed under your tongue and the seed could recognize what your body is nutritionally missing? What if this same seed could provide those missing nutrients? by Yolanda Arenas, Guest writer, In5D.com yolysands@gmail.com Many people today carry around a lot of weight.  Not only do they carry the weight of their bodies, but the weight of their troubles as well.  And so much so is the fact that their ability to outweigh the extra baggage becomes a major issue when it comes to their health.  Many begin to experience physical discomforts like those accompanied by such illnesses as; Anxiety, Depression and Fibromyalgia.  An individual can experience feeling “rugged all the time” or “drained of energy” which can become somewhat troublesome […] Read More

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Potentised Preparations

Abhal (= Juniperus communis Linn. berries) – Juniper berries, Hauber Abhal (Berries)rn * Abies borisii regis* – Boris firrn * Abies delavayi faxonia* – Delavay fir ”faxonia”rn * Abies webbiana (A. spectabilis)* – Himalayan firrn * Abrotanum – Southernwoodrn * Acacia armata* – Kangaroo thornrn * Acanthus mollis ”Lactifolius”* – Bear”s breech var. ”Lactifolius”, Grecian pattern plant var. ”Lactifolius”rn * Acidum benzoicum – Benzoic acidrn * Acidum bromum – Bromic acidrn * Acidum carbonicum – Carbonic acid (H2CO3)rn * Acidum fluoricum – Hydrofluoric acidrn * Acidum formicum – Formic acidrn * Acidum gallicum – Gallic acidrn * Acidum phenyl-aceticum – Phenyl-acetic acidrn * Acidum phosphoricum – Phosphoric acidrn * Aconitum septentrionale – Wolf”s-bane B †rn * Actaea racemosa – Bugbane, Black cohoshrn * Actinium metallicum […] Read More

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Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Herbs, and Spices

Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Herbs and cooking spices contain a wide variety of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, and help maximize the nutrient density of your meals. Every time you flavor your meals with herbs or spices you are literally “upgrading” your food without adding a single calorie. In fact, on a per gram fresh weight basis, herbs rank even higher in antioxidant activity than fruits and vegetables, which are known to be high in antioxidants. Many studies have also shown that most spices tend to have unique medicinal qualities. In the featured study,1 researchers from three Universities devised an experiment to evaluate the “true world” benefits of herbs and spices, by feeding them to people in quantities that are typically consumed simply by spicing […] Read More

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Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin

Deane Alban, Contributor Waking Times Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Learn if they work better as food or supplements … Historically spices were treasured for the unique flavors they brought to food and for their healing properties. Most spices provide some medicinal benefits. But one spice that stands above the rest is turmeric. The health benefits of turmeric are regularly in the news. It’s been reported as a potential treatment for diseases as diverse as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, psoriasis, and Alzheimer’s. But does this spice live up to its press? And can you get the benefits you want just from the food you eat? Or do you need to take a turmeric supplement? What are the differences between […] Read More