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Just Add A Little More Chive

Just Add A Little More Chive

7 Things to Know about Chives 1.Fights Cancer Chive is protective against cancer. As a member of the Allium family which includes garlic and onion, chive is now getting a deeper look. A couple small research studies have concluded that chives are protective against breast and gastro-intestinal cancer. 2. Vision Help A study in 2017 published by the NIH, has shown that Lutein and Zeaxanthins 2 carotenoids also found in chives, greatly assists in maintaining vision health especially age related…

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Bay Leaf – Powerful Antioxidant

Bay Leaf – Powerful Antioxidant

Who would think that that a leaf, which most us see as dried up leaves in a bottle could be so powerful? Many varieties of bay leaves are used throughout the world, including the West Indian bay leaf and Indonesian bay leaf. There are a few species of bay leaf that are poisonous, specifically the cherry laurel and mountain laurel, but these varieties aren’t sold as herbs. The bay leaves used for culinary purposes are not toxic and are safe…

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5 Herbs to avoid with Breast Cancer

5 Herbs to avoid with Breast Cancer

During  the month of October, we are made more aware of the issues and struggles of breast cancer survivors. We are also more conscious of treatments available for treating breast cancer. With the increased use of medicinal herbs, some cancer survivors may choose to use medical herbs as alternative or complementary medicine. Medicinal Herbs Herbs used in the United States are still classified as nutritional supplements. However, some herbs have been studied and researched extensively. As a result of such…

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What are the Benefits of Turmeric?

What are the Benefits of Turmeric?

What is Turmeric? Nowadays it is very difficult to miss this spice. This member of the ginger family seem to be everywhere. You will find it in ice-cream smoothies and even cosmetics.  Even though turmeric had been regularly used as a medicine and spice in homes in India for over 4000 year. Furthermore, it is one of the main ingredient in curry powder.  Turmeric contains an petrochemical called curcurmin, this compound  gives curry its yellow color. It seems that turmeric…

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Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

    There is now documented proof that cinnamon a  common  spice does indeed have medicinal qualities.  It is important to look at the herbs and spices that have been studied and found to have healing properties.  One wonders what do those studies mean?  Are some herbs to be considered more safe than others because of their scientific backing? Or should those herbs and spices be further tested.   For example cinnamon, is a spice which has been around since the…

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Garlic Benefits are Real

Garlic Benefits are Real

History of garlic It is a fact that garlic has been used longer as medicine than a spice. In ancient days garlic was used as a treatment for deafness, dropsy, leprosy and respiratory illnesses. For that matter, modern medical anthropologists gives garlic credit for helping to prevent epidemic diseases during those ancient times. Garlic contains allicin, a compound that fights bacteria. It also contains vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and potassium. In fact it is said that slaves who built the…

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Black Seed Oil and Cancer

Black Seed Oil and Cancer

Is black cumin effective against cancer? Black cumin is not  the same as regular cumin. Black  cumin seeds have been used in cooking throughout India, the Middle East and Europe, It is a member of the buttercup family. The seeds are dark and crescent shape. This spice is known by other names such as black seed, fennel flower, black onion seed.  The scientific name is  Nigella sativa . Black cumin seeds have been used as medicine by these cultures for…

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Aloe Vera Plant Care

Aloe Vera Plant Care

Aloe Vera plant is extremely popular as a medicinal and an ornamental plant. Consequently, aloe vera plant care is important especially during the colder months.  During those months it is important that you keep you plant in a bright room facing a window if possible.  Because the aloe plant has such large water capacity it can easily suffer from frost damage. You may be wondering why some people care so much about their aloe vera plant.  Well, this plant has…

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