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Borage, often referred to as starflower, is an annual herb that originated in Syria. However, it was naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region and in Asia Minor, Europe, North Africa, and South America. The plant grows to a height of two to three feet, having a bristly hair all over the stems and leaves. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ranging from two to six inches in length, while the flower are complete with five narrow, triangular-pointed petals. The borage flower is most often ...
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For thousands of years, blue vervain has been used as an herbal remedy. The Chinese used this herb to treat malaria, dysentery, and congestion. It was also used during the middle Ages to help cure plagues. Blue vervain was also used by Native Americans as a natural tranquilizer for treating nervous conditions, along with female problems. In Germany, modern research has been found to support the use of blue vervain for the nervous system and for pain relief. Because of its bitter taste, vervain ...
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Ahh Fiber... Most of us don't get enough fiber enriched foods in our diets because we say that "eating fiber is like eating cardboard". What we don't realize is that there are many other delicious ways in which to get the required amount of fiber without leaving an unpleasant aftertaste in your mouth. While fiber is best known for preventing and relieving constipation and hemorrhoids, it is also extremely beneficial in providing other health benefits as well, such as lowering your risk of ...
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Most commonly known for being made into jams and jellies, the berries, leaves, and root bark of the blackberry plant are used to provide many medicinal effects. The Ancient Greeks and Europeans used blackberry to treat gout. In Asian countries, the unripe berries were used to treat kidney problems. The leaves have been used in the Middle East as a remedy for bleeding gums for at least two thousand years. Native Americans have used blackberry root tea to cure dysentery. The blackberry plant is ...
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n   Some May remember learning at all five food pyramid in primary school. We knew that all our superiors, it is important to eat well in order to ensure sufficient quantity of nutrients food pyramid per day. Of course, the intentions of the food pyramid as a change and begin to grow through a series of changes in his body. If you try, just die food pyramid the five groups of food pyramid, you can examine how they contribute to the fight against aging events.   If you are not exactly what you ...
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'You are what you eat' is the mantra many of us live by in these health-conscious times, and every day there seems to be a new trend or fad to follow. From eating baby food to following the blood group diet, we all want to find the magical food plan that will keep us looking good and feeling satisfied. Yet it's not just a matter of calories - increasingly, we are all worried about what the food we put into our bodies is doing to us, and how we can use it to fight serious disease. What's more, ...
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Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body. Fish do not actually produce omega-3 fatty acids, but instead accumulate them from either consuming microalgae that produce these fatty acids, as is the case with fish like herring and sardines, or, as is the case with fatty predatory fish, by eating prey fish that have ...
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Being in good health is essential to maintain the quality of life. World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates the World Health Day every year on 7th of April to ensure a better health for people across the globe. The theme of World Health Day 2009 is to focus on the safety of health facilities and the readiness of health workers who treat those affected by emergencies.Many of us may or may not be affected by such emergencies but we can certainly be a part of this mission by creating a healthy ...
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For people across the world, getting healthy and staying that way is a top priority. With scientific studies being done on certain fruits and foods, new evidence is emerging on what foods top the list for health benefits. One of which that seems to becoming increasingly popular is the acai berry. Read on to find out more about the acai berry and why you should add it into your diet.Acai berry has not been in the health market for too long, but it has clearly stirred up so much interest that ...
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Basil is a common seasoning that can be found in many kitchens all over the world. This herb is often used to make pesto and to flavor soups, stews, and other foods. Additionally, basil has been used for a long amount of time throughout the world for medicinal purposes. This herb is especially used in Asia and Africa, along with India, where it is thought to be a sacred herb. Basil has been used to treat exhaustion, as it works as a stimulant to promote energy. This herb has antibacterial ...
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