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Fruit Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil

By on March 11, 2010 in PLANT CURES, Sea Buckthorn

The name Sea Buckthorn doesn’t readily roll off my tongue, but the fruited plant is definitely aesthetically pleasing to my eye. The plant, which is very rich in Vitamins C and E and essential fatty acids, was written about by ancient Greek scholars and Tibetan physicians. It is touted for its environmental benefits and its [...]

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What is Resveratrol and How Can it Help Me?

By on March 1, 2010 in Resveratrol

What is Resveratrol ? When I started doing research on resveratrol, a polpyphenic compound mostly found in grapes and red wine, it was hard to know what to focus on. There is a large amount of studies on this plant compound and its effect on preventing cancer, repairing organ injury, prolonging cell life and much [...]

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Simple and Natural Solutions for ADHD and ADD

By on February 22, 2010 in ADHD, CONDITIONS

When I was a teenager, it was the trend to diagnose children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and ADD (attention deficit disorder). And, although the terms aren’t getting tossed around as much anymore, there is still a real need for proper diagnosis and treatment. Past treatment has relied heavily on drug therapy, i.e. Ritalin, [...]

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How Breastfeeding Benefits your Baby

By on February 17, 2010 in Breastfeeding Information, DIET

I recently attended a breastfeeding class with expectant mothers as part of my doula training. My role is not only to support the mother and her partner during labor, but to assist with breastfeeding after the delivery if necessary. More and more modern women are choosing to breastfeed not only to bond with their babies [...]

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The Lovely Health Benefits of Caraway Seeds

By on February 9, 2010 in Caraway, DIET

Since Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, it is only fitting to talk about the caraway fruit or seeds and its essential oil. Once used as an ingredient in love potions, it was supposed to prevent one’s lover from straying and blush the cheeks of young maidens. Strangely enough, it was also used to prevent pigeons [...]

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Diet Soda causes Diabetes

By on February 3, 2010 in CONDITIONS, Diabetes

As a child, I couldn’t wait until I was old enough to try the coveted fizzy drink known as soda. And, when I was finally given a taste of the sugary liquid, I gagged. Soda was not what I thought it was going to be and studies are proving that it is definitely not what [...]

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Lactose Intolerant to your Medication ?

By on January 28, 2010 in CONDITIONS, Lactose Intolerant

I was surprised to learn that lactose is present in many medications, despite the fact that 30 to 50 million Americans are allergic to the milk sugar. Since lactose is slightly sweet, water soluble and non-reactive, it is a common filler in prescription and over-the-counter drugs .

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Simply Seaweed for your Health

By on January 20, 2010 in DIET, Kelp

In my Chinese herbal class this week, we discussed Kun Bu and Hai Zao, commonly known as Kelp and brown Seaweed (genus Sargassum). These cold and salty underwater plants are classified in the Materia Medica by Bensky, the go-to-source for Chinese herbs, as “Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm.” It sounds a little strange in [...]

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Natural Hangover Remedies

By on January 12, 2010 in Hangover Remedies, TECHNIQUES

I can safely say that I have not done my fair share of research on excessive alcohol consumption and I swear I named my dog Martini after a movie character instead of the drink. But, we all have experienced a hangover at one time or another. Everyone knows the traditional hangover prevention tips like consume [...]

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Food Dyes can Change the Color of your Colon

By on January 4, 2010 in DISEASE, HEALTH

I’ve heard some interesting stories about colons, especially the popular myths claiming John Wayne’s and Elvis Presley’s autopsies revealed an excess of 20 lbs of fecal matter in their colons. (John Wayne didn’t have an autopsy and Elvis had an enlarged colon due to drug abuse). But, according to an article in the Archives of [...]

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Ayurvedic Diet for Breast Cancer Prevention

By on December 29, 2009 in Breast Cancer, Cancer, CONDITIONS, spices

photo credit: Caitlinator I was watching the local news when they featured a study suggesting the turmeric and black pepper help prevent breast cancer. The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that compounds in the spices limit the growth of stem cells and potential tumors . Since my exposure to turmeric was as [...]

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A Natural Cure for Bipolar Disorder

By on December 15, 2009 in Bipolar Disorder, CONDITIONS

The American Psychiatric Association defines bipolar disorder as the occurrence of one or more manic or mixed episodes often accompanied by depressive episodes . There are different classifications and levels of severity for the disease, but bipolar disorder can be debilitating and isolating. And, unfortunately, even appropriate medication can cause side effects and potentially alter [...]

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