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Licorice: From Candy to Super Herb

By on March 31, 2008 in PLANT CURES

Licorice was estimated to first be used by the Egyptians in 3rd Century B.C., but it has long been a significant herb in ancient healing, with evidence found on nearly every continent that the plant was cultivated for medicinal purposes. The plant root of Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a member of the legume family, indigenous [...]

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Got Parasites? What to do (part 2)

By on January 25, 2008 in CONDITIONS, HEALTH, parasites

Catch up with part one Parasites can be a Big Silent Problem According to Body Ecology, many of us are hosting a parasite party in our intestines, blood, and skin, and some of these sneaky creatures thrive without symptoms. In fact, sexually transmitted parasites are at the top of the list of infections that can [...]

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Protect Yourself from Parasites

By on January 22, 2008 in CONDITIONS, HEALTH, parasites

Parasites in the US? They’re more Common than you may Think Most Americans have little concern about contracting parasites. However, the idea that parasites are only something to be worried about if you travel overseas is not entirely true. Parasites are becoming a leading cause of food borne illness in the United States, for which [...]

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Natural Antibiotics that Fight Infection

By on August 9, 2007 in DISEASE

Many of us no longer want to jump on the antibiotic bandwagon each time we get a sore throat or infection. These apprehensions are well-founded considering the more recent occurrences of Candida and fungal infections that are thought to be caused by antibiotics, and the fact that diseases seem to be getting smarter each day. [...]

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