Eucalyptus – Medicinal Plant With Health Benefits
Jan05

Eucalyptus – Medicinal Plant With Health Benefits

  When you hear the word eucalyptus, you probably think of the primary food source of koala bears. But, the oil extracted from Eucalyptus, which is a native Australian plant has been used medicinally for a long time and may help treat a range of conditions; research is somewhat limited on its benefits so it is not definitively recommended as a treatment for any one health issue, but it certainly cannot hurt to experiment. If you...

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Niacin – Essential B Vitamin
Jan03

Niacin – Essential B Vitamin

  The B-vitamins are often thought of as one unit, and in some ways, this is accurate since they perform many of the same functions; but each of them also makes their own unique contributions to your health. Niacin is one of the forms of vitamin B3, and is readily available in a variety of foods, meaning your body’s basic need for this substance is easily met through diet. But, like many other natural substances, it may offer...

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Lactobacillus – Healthy Probiotic Bacteria
Jan03

Lactobacillus – Healthy Probiotic Bacteria

The word ‘’bacteria’’ certainly does not evoke a pretty picture and it is associated with all things bad like illness; but in reality, there are bacteria that offer many health benefits and these good guys are called probiotics. They naturally reside in various areas of the body, such as the intestines, genitals and urinary tract. These ‘’friendly’’ bacteria fight off the bad guys, promote healthy digestion and protect the immune...

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How Herbs Help to Boost Your Immune System
May18

How Herbs Help to Boost Your Immune System

  There are many reasons that you may want to look into herbal supplements.  It could be that you want them to help you lose weight, or maybe you need them to help boost your vitamin levels.  Or maybe you simply want them to help improve your immune system. Herbs have been used as medicine for many thousands of years, and we in the West are again starting to wake up to how powerful they can be.  Did you know that over 90% of our...

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