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Adopt a Pet for your Health!

By on February 27, 2008 in CONDITIONS, high blood pressure

Cats Are Good for your Heart Who knew that having a pet in your home not only adds an extra someone to keep you company, but that it can actually be beneficial to your physical health? The latest news on the health benefits of owning a pet comes from the University of Minnesota’s Stroke Research [...]

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Hawthorne: The Little Red Heart-Healer

By on February 24, 2008 in PLANT CURES

Ancient Heart Tonic Hawthorne (Crataegus) trees are named for their thorny hedged brush and produce a tart, red berry – similar in appearance to the crab apple – that has been used in folk medicine as a heart tonic since the Middle Ages. The tree, which can grow up to five feet in height, is [...]

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Sweeten Up Your Health with Bee Propolis and Honey

By on January 24, 2008 in DIET, HEALTH, honey

History of Honey Honey has been used not only as a sweetener, but for medicinal purposes dating back to ancient Rome, Egypt, China, and Greece. Dating back to 2100 BC, honey has been mentioned in the ancient writings of Indian texts and possibly even further back than that. Known to even be used as a [...]

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