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
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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
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During the flu season, many of us will be thinking of ways to keep the sniffles headache and coughing away. A healthy immune system is the best defense against illness. Some clinical studies in Europe and the United States have found that that Echinacea can strengthen the immune system. The studies have found specifically that
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Although there are several varieties of Basil, two types are the most known. Sweet Basil known as the King of Herbs and Holy Basil or Tulsi known as the Queen of Herbs. Holy Basil has been used in India for a number of years. It is considered sacred. It also revered for its medicinal attributes.
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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
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What is Anxiety Everyone can relate to a time when they have felt anxious. It might have been before an exam, before giving a big speech or boarding an aircraft. Anxiety is a normal human behavior that involves mind and body. It serves as a survival mechanism. However, sometimes anxiety can deteriorate into a disorder,
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The fresh crisp lemony smell of lemon verbena is unmistakable. It’s not everyday you find a plant that you can grow, which can be used as a fine culinary herb and its leaves makes a refreshing and nutritious tea. Sometimes lemon verbena gets confused with lemon balm but they are two different herbs. Lemon verbena
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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
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