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04/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nutritious weeds: Sorrel is a common perennial herb that offers benefits for respiratory health

Most people are quick to dismiss certain plants as weeds, just because they seem unsightly at first look. Such is the case of the sorrel plant, with its pallid stems and its spear-shaped leaves, that are considered unwelcome in some gardens. That’s just too bad, really, as the sorrel plant could be used to treat […]

03/24/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Ayurvedic medicines found to be safe and effective alternative treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee

Aging is a given. Because of this, most people can’t avoid diseases related to aging like hypertension, cataract, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and osteoarthritis (OA). Statistics show that OA is the most widespread joint disorder among people aged 60 years old and above in the U.S. Around 54 million adults in the U.S. suffered from arthritis, gout, […]

03/10/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Chinese Medicine prescription found to improve heart function in those with dilated cardiomyopathy

The efficacy of Chinese versus western medicine has been a subject of debate for years. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) banks on plant roots, fruits and herbs to cure illnesses. Western medicine, on other hand, consists of lab-synthesized chemical drugs. A recent study focused on the effect of TCM, using Yiqi Yangyin (a mixture of various herbs) to […]

03/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Cannabis proven an effective alternative form of pain relief for elderly patients, allowing many to quit taking dangerous meds, research finds

President Trump announced last year that the opioid epidemic was a “public health emergency” and called for the medical community to look for alternative therapies to battle the growing crisis. The President cited the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics which places drug overdose as the leading cause of injury death […]

02/17/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Lemon verbena extract found to reduce muscle damage after exercise

Lemon verbena can be used to relieve muscle soreness and post-workout pain, according to new research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sport Nutrition. The recent clinical trial followed 40 men and women who described themselves as “moderately active” and who had reported on the effects of lemon verbena extract in lessening […]

02/14/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Tincture basics: Recipe for making home remedies

Tinctures are liquid extracts made from medicinal plants. Because they are made from natural ingredients, tinctures are able to alleviate various symptoms of certain diseases with little to no side effects. Most people buy their tinctures from their local herbal store but what many don’t realize is that they are actually quite easy to make. […]

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