Herbal Remedies

Milk Thistle Benefits and Side Effects

July 19, 2010 Cancer

It has been believed for thousands of years that milk thistle benefits several different medical conditions. While it has been used for more than 2,000 years to treat all manner of conditions ranging from gall bladder problems to mushroom poisoning, it is only recently that it is being subjected to real scientific study. Scientists believe [...]

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Resveratrol: Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects

July 16, 2010 Cancer

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, a natural antimicrobial agent that is produced by many plants in response to various bacterial or fungal infections. It exists in high concentrations in the skins of red grapes and mulberries, and in various types of red wine. It is thought that it exists in the highest concentrations in muscadine grapes, [...]

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4 Reasons to Switch to Whole Food Vitamins

July 16, 2010 Health Products

There are many reasons why you may want to use whole food vitamins in lieu of the cheaper synthetic versions that fill up store shelves. For many years, the dominant way that most people attempted to keep up their vitamin intake was through the use of man-made synthetic vitamins, but this article outlines four important [...]

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How to Get Rid of Lice Naturally

July 5, 2010 Hair Care

Just about every parent in the world will need to know how to get rid of lice at least once while raising a child. Head lice are parasitic insects that live on the scalps of humans and require human blood in order to survive. They are easily passed from person to person, regardless of hygiene, [...]

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How Selenium Benefits The Body

July 5, 2010 Cancer

Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, and is found not only in trace amounts in just about every food that we eat, but also in every cell in our bodies. It may not be something that we think about very often, but it is a necessary mineral that is required in order to [...]

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Pine Bark Extract

July 5, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Pine bark extract is made from the bark of a particular type of maritime pine tree that grows along the coastline throughout much of Europe, though it is concentrated primarily around the Mediterranean, with the most famous varieties originating in France. It is prized for its very high level of a particular kind of antioxidants [...]

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Grape Seed Extract Benefits Your Health

June 18, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

There are many grape seed extract benefits that can help promote good health and have a very positive effect on your body with very few side effects. Of all the herbal supplements available on the market, grape seed is one of the ones that have undergone the most scientific scrutiny, and its benefits have been [...]

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3 Reasons to Switch To Organic Vitamins

June 17, 2010 Health Products

People have taken vitamin supplements for decades as an easy, convenient way to supplement the nutrients that they have been missing in their diets in order to live a fuller, healthier life. Unfortunately, most of the commercial vitamins on the market are made up of synthetic vitamins that are bound together with starches and other [...]

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Important CoQ10 Benefits

June 16, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Many doctors, scientists, and herbalists have been discussing coenzyme q10, also known as CoQ10. CoQ10 is an enzyme that is produced by the body and ingested with food, particularly oily fish, organ meats, and whole grains, and is important for healthy body function. Many people consume plenty of it in their daily diet, but a [...]

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Should You Take Liquid Vitamins and Minerals?

June 16, 2010 Health Products

When you are looking for a multivitamin to supplement your nutritional needs, it can be overwhelming when you are at the pharmacy or health food store and looking through the huge variety of choices available. These days, there are even a variety of liquid vitamins and minerals available on the market that can provide you [...]

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