With its roots in Northern Africa, the first known documentation of aloe vera leaf used in medicine was the ancient Egyptian Papyrus Ebers, which provided twelve different recipes for healing with aloe. There are more than 300 species of the aloe plant which belong to the lily family, but the Aloe barbadensis species shows the […]
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Health Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Known as “The Queen of Herbs”, Holy Basil (a member of the mint family) is the most sacred herb of India. It is interesting to note that Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), is an entirely different plant from the pesto variety of Basil (Ocimum basilicum). The health benefits of Holy Basil have […]
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23 Amazing Health Benefits of Chaste Tree Berry
Chaste Tree Berry or Vitex agnus-castus, sometimes called “the woman’s herb”, is native to central Asia and the region bordering the Mediterranean Sea and has been used for over 2000 years. The health benefits of chaste tree berry include helping alleviate women’s health concerns such as infertility, menstrual irregularities and other gynecological concerns. Men also use […]
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22 Health Benefits of Clean Water
Water is consumed daily by most everyone either orally or through the skin by showering/bathing, swimming, etc. Clean water is an essential nutrient, the basis of fluids of all living organisms, and absolutely necessary to sustain life. When we talk about achieving optimum health, consuming clean water should be at the top of the “most […]
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Health Benefits of Dry Body Brushing
Updated February 2021 Dry body brushing, practiced for hundreds of years in Japan and Greece, is catching on in many high-end spas to decrease cellulite and improve skin appearance. Dry body brushing, also known as a lymphatic drainage technique, effectively eliminates dead skin cells, increases circulation, helps the lymphatic system work better (removing toxins from […]
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Health Benefits of Peppermint
Even though most of us are likely to equate peppermint with candy or even the Christmas season – peppermint leaf, peppermint tea, and peppermint essential oil also have some surprising health benefits. Let’s look at some of the fantastic health benefits of peppermint. Peppermint is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin A. […]
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How to Get Rid of Fatty Liver Disease
Keeping your liver supported and strong is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain overall wellness. This critically hard-working organ, which is located in the right abdominal area, has been called the “laboratory of the body,” and for many good reasons. Unfortunately, more and more people are developing non-alcoholic fatty liver […]
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Important Health Benefits of Pau d’Arco Tea
A native to South America, herbal medicine uses Pau d’Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) in a wide range of health concerns, including pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers, and various cancers. Other names for Pau d’Arco include Ipe roxo, LaPacho, Tabebuia avellanedae and Taheboo tree. Even as early as 1873, […]
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Managing ADHD Naturally
Most everyone knows children who seem to be unable to sit still for more than a few seconds. They are constantly operating at a level of intensity that can wear us out just watching them! While some of this can be written off to “youthful exuberance,” in some cases it seems that it goes beyond […]
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Importance of Full Body Cleansing
There are literally hundreds of different detox protocols on the market today. Some of these cleansing protocols focus on the colon, some on losing weight, some on parasites, and others on the liver. Although most will give you some benefit, none will have as important of an impact on your overall health and well-being as […]
