Herbs, Seeds & Spices
Herbal remedies not only boost lung health, but they can heal respiratory infections and even repair lung damage. Here are 15 of the best herbs to boost lung health.
A promising new study published in the journal Hypertension titled, “Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients,” reveals that dietary flaxseed may represent a powerful therapeutic intervention in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Not all ‘cinnamons’ are created equal. The kind you find in your local grocery store may be able to reduce your blood sugar, but a more expensive variety could be even better. Cassia cinnamon is the kind of cinnamon you likely have in your kitchen right now. It’s more abundant and is the type sold in most grocery stores. Ceylon cinnamon is a milder cousin to Cassia, and may be safer to take in higher doses.
Cannabis activates the cannabinoid receptors in the body helping it to produce compounds called endocannabinoids, which play an important role in many processes within the body that help to create a healthy environment.
A new study indicates flax seeds could be an inexpensive solution for lowering blood pressure. The study was the first human clinical trial of flax seed as a high blood pressure treatment. The results were promising.
Black seeds, commonly used as a spice, are absolutely loaded with health benefits. Also referred to as black caraway, black cumin, and Roman coriander, these little seeds pack a powerful punch, offering protection against things like MRSA and cancer. Here are 10 reasons to utilize these tiny black seeds…
Oregano is a herb with an estimated 4 times the concentration of antioxidants as blueberries and offers a wealth of additional health benefits. From adding flavor to dishes to killing antibiotic resistant infections, oregano has many uses in the kitchen and beyond.
Salvia miltiorrhiza, which is another name for sage, contains active compounds similar to those developed for modern drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease.
Since the 1920’s, a renegade nurse treated thousands of cancer patients in Canada with a little known tea made up of just four simple ingredients. By combining Burdock Root, Turkey Rhubarb (used in Chinese medicine to cleanse the colon), Sheep Sorrel (the whole plant including the root) and Slippery Elm (not yellow dock or curly dock as some companies now substitute the herbs in the formulas) Rene Caisse passed on a medicinal wonder which was said to have been passed to her from the Canadian Ojibwa Indians.
Dawson Church, PhD, is interviewed by Lilou Mace about epigenetic medicine and the new biology of intention. Church is an award-winning author whose best-selling book, The Genie in Your Genes, has been hailed by reviewers as a breakthrough in our understanding of the link between emotions and genetics.
From calming upset stomachs to killing cancer cells, these 4 herbs have been shown time and time again to provide incredible healing powers.
While treatment is often considered futile for pancreatic cancer, a new study indicates a turmeric extract could provide a reasonable chemotherapy alternative.
Researchers have found Ayurveda to be more effective than one of the most popular conventional treatments for anxiety and able to deliver relief without side-effects.
Is it possible to fight pandemics with plant power as an alternative? Some experts say absolutely! We shouldn’t always be trying to outsmart mother nature. Utilizing nature’s gifts around us, we can turn to plants to boost our natural immunity so that we are less susceptible to the diseases that Big Pharma and Big Ag seem to be creating instead of diminishing
Turmeric is fat-soluble. When something is fat-soluble, that means it dissolves in fat. Without fat, the active component in turmeric, curcumin, has a difficult time making it past the stomach, into the small intestine, and into the blood where it can offer the greatest benefits.
