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7 Healing Uses For Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years. Today lavender is the most popular essential oil in the world. Here are just 7 proven uses for this amazing oil. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ancient Persians, Greeks, and Romans added lavender flowers to their bathwater. The name itself comes from the Latin “lavare” meaning to wash. The Egyptians used lavender as a perfume, as well as for mummification. Today lavender is the most popular essential oil in the world. Compounds contained in the oil have antifungal, antimicrobial, and antibiotic effects. Scientific studies back up the wisdom of the ancients. Here are just 7 evidence-based uses for lavender essential oil: […] Read More

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Why Pomegranate Juice Is ‘Roto-Rooter’ For The Arteries

Millions take toxic cholesterol and blood pressure lowering drugs that may do nothing to reduce heart disease specific mortality. Pomegranate juice, on the other hand, actually reverses underlying pathologies of the cardiovascular system that lead to bypass surgeries and heart attacks.  One of the most amazing clinical studies ever performed has been hidden away behind a pay wall for over a decade. When I first stumbled upon this clinical pearl two years ago, in the form of the publicly indexed abstract on pubmed.gov, my jaw nearly dropped. I’ve finally acquired the full version of the study and am now excited to report on its implications in greater depth to help raise awareness about the power of pomegranate to heal the body, and I believe, save millions lives […] Read More

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Inflammation Buster Mask

Inflammation Buster Mask Recipe Type: Masks Cuisine: Natural Cures Have you ever experienced a puffy face in the morning that doesn’t seem to leave, no matter how many splashes of cold water you go through? If you’re a person with food allergies this can be a common side effect, and it often comes with redness and inflammation that can make your skin a bit sensitive. No matter what the root cause of your inflammation may be, this mask can soothe and calm your skin for days. Ingredients – 1 tbsp. bentonite clay – 1 tsp. turmeric – 1 tsp. aloe vera gel – 1 drop lavender essential oil – apple cider vinegar (enough to make a paste consistency to your liking) Instructions Bentonite Clay – […] Read More

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Topical Application of Turmeric Curcumin for Cancer

Published on Jun 20, 2014 Subscribe for free to Dr. Greger’s videos at: http://bit.ly/nutritionfactsupdates DESCRIPTION: For accessible cancers such as skin, mouth, and vulva, the spice turmeric can be applied in an ointment. Note: there’s an image of ulcerating breast cancer from 3:03 to 3:09 that viewers may find disturbing. The colon cancer video I refer to is my last video, Turmeric Curcumin and Colon Cancer (http://www.nutritionfacts.org/turmeri…). More on what this golden spice can do in: • Which Spices Fight Inflammation? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which…) • Spicing Up DNA Protection (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/spici…) • Turmeric Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turme…) • Turmeric Curcumin and Osteoarthritis (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turme…) Related articles Is Cannabis A Cure For Cancer? Accepting Death When The Time Has Come New Study Links GMOs To Cancer, Liver/Kidney Damage & […] 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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Why Cherry Juice Works:

According to ongoing research, daily consumption of Cherry Juice reduces the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. To date no other fruit or vegetable has the pain relieving properties of Montmorency Cherries. According to research at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan the presence of three powerful anthocyanins in Montmorency Cherries prevents inflammation. A major population of Americans suffers from some form of joint disease, including osteoarthritis and gout. Pain from arthritis reduces mobility and quality of life. Unfortunately, there is no cure. However, there are reasonable natural, and even flavorful, methods to managing your arthritis or gout pain. Research has taught us that inflammation associated with arthritic disorders is the chief cause of discomfort. Foods that decrease inflammation can reduce the pain associated with […] Read More