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Does Sage Help Memory?

Does Sage Help Memory?

  Memory loss was improved with the herb sage, will it help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? That is what the researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University hope to find out. A clinical trial was completed at the end of 2014 to determine the “effectiveness of the herb sage in improving the mental function of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease”. The study was conducted in collaboration with The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).  No conclusions have been drawn…

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Weight Loss Benefits of Fennel Seeds

Weight Loss Benefits of Fennel Seeds

What is Fennel? Does fennel seeds  help with weight loss?  There are those that firmly believe that it does.  The Florence fennel is the cultivated bulb which is used as a vegetable, the wild fennel does not produce a bulb ,the stalks  are also used as a vegetable, however it is the seeds that are mostly used as medicine.  The wild fennel has been appreciated for its medicinal value for thousands of years. The seeds were made into teas to…

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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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Parsley: Powerful Herb with many Benefits

Parsley: Powerful Herb with many Benefits

Parsley On the Side Parsley is one of the most well known herbs, but spends most of its time adorning the top of some tasty platter of food.  We al remember the sprigs of parsley that get tossed out after the dish is consumed.  Fresh parsley on the plate rarely gets eaten. Nevertheless this common leafy herb is a powerhouse of nutrients.  It contains powerful antioxidants, it has three time as  much Vitamin C as an orange,  a great source…

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Coriander or Cilantro? Confusing

Coriander or Cilantro? Confusing

Is cilantro the same as coriander. Well they are from the same plant.  That plant is called coriander. Its leaves are refereed to as cilantro.  However when the flowers make seeds they are referred to as coriander seeds and are used differently than the leaves.  This herb also known as Chinese parsley  is one of the most hated herbs around.  Indeed there are blogs dedicated to the “I hate cilantro” group.  People rant about cilantro on their Facebook page.  Why…

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