Also primarily known as Dioscorea Villosa, Wild Yam has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine. Its applications are varied. Mostly known for treating menopausal symptoms, the Wild Yam has also been used to treat inflammation, abdominal cramping, menstrual cramps, nervous conditions, high cholesterol, gallstones, urinary tract issues and liver problems. Wild Yam is not […]
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For thousands of years Gotu Kola has been used as a rejuvenating herb. It is a staple in Ayruvedic medicine mostly used in China and India where it is called “the fountain of life”. This comes from a legendary Chinese herbalist who is said to have live for 200 years due to his lifelong use
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The use of hops for medicinal purposes has been ongoing for hundreds of years. While it has been used for many more years to brew beer, it has only been found to have health related properties for the last few centuries. Hops are used extensively in brewing beer due to their antibacterial and anti fungal
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Also known as Pueria mitifica and a number of other names, Kudzu has been used in Chinese medicine since at least 200 BC. Over the centuries it has been used to treat alcoholism, hangover, gastric distress, high blood pressure and other circulatory problems, colds, flu, diabetes, skin rashes, kidney disease and diabetic retinopathy to name
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Officially known as Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm has been used traditionally for reducing stress and anxiety and improving cognitive skills. Lemon Balm (aka bee balm or garden balm) has been used in Eastern Europe for centuries and particularly in Croatia. It has been cultivated in the Mediterranean are for 2000 years. There is documented history
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Dong quai, also known as tang-kuei, dang-gui and Angelica polymorpha has been prescribed in China, Korea and Japan for thousands of years. A member of the same botanical group as parsley, carrots, celery and dill, Dong quai has traditionally been used to treat “female ailments” and other conditions (in both sexes) such as high blood
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The thyroid gland is a complex part of your body responsible for metabolizing your food and maintaining energy. When problems occur, you may notice different changes in your body such as unintentional weight loss or weight gain. Additionally you may experience problems with getting to sleep at night or having enough power to wake up
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The thyroid, this mysterious gland that is shaped like a butterfly and seems to rule almost every function in our body, needs food just like every other organ. We are responsible for providing our thyroids with the right amount of trace minerals, vitamins and nutrients for it to function properly. One of the most important
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Thyroid function is something that plagues countless numbers of people. The thyroid is a gland that is found on the middle of the neck. It is responsible for controlling the body’s metabolic rate, which is how people convert food to energy. The hormones that this gland produces are also helpful with the body’s ability to
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Most of the health care models that we are familiar with in the modern world are focused on acute care. Think about the number of emergency room visits and critical care centers that exist in every city, the rising trend of chronic rather than infectious disease dangers and the overwhelming statistics on poor nutritional, lifestyle
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