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Traditional Medicinal Wonders of Tamarind

In the colorful tapestry of traditional medicine and culinary wonders, there’s a little-known hero that packs a punch of health benefits – tamarind. This humble fruit, with its tangy flavor and versatile uses, has been a cornerstone in traditional medicine…

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The Potential Dangers of Corn – Should You Be Avoiding It?

Corn is as American as apple pie. Its golden kernels dot our salads, snack foods and candies. Corn-fed meats fill grocery store coolers. And corn byproducts make their way into many pre-packaged items as thickeners and sweeteners. Given corn’s ubiquitous…

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Pulling Oil, What’s the Hype?

Oil pulling has exploded in popularity as a natural health trend, but there’s a lot of misinformation floating around about what oil pulling can and can’t do for your health. Let’s separate the myths from the facts and dig into…

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The Healing Wonders of Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a common herbaceous flowering plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Indigenous to Europe and Asia, yarrow now grows wild in many parts of the world including North America. With its…

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Honoring the Ancient Wisdom of Flower Essences

For millennia, indigenous cultures and holistic healing traditions have recognized the sacred energies and profound benefits that plants can offer us. While modern science is still unraveling the mechanisms, traditional plant lore provides inspiration for harnessing flowers’ potential to nourish…

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The Hot Truth About Heat Endurance Activities

Hot yoga, marathon running on sweltering summer days, and steaming in the sauna have become popular ways to challenge your body and supposedly “detox.” But do these heat endurance activities really help you detox and lose weight? Let’s separate fact…

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The Healing Powers of Marigolds

Marigolds, with their bright golden-orange flowers, are a common sight in many gardens. But this pretty plant is more than just a decorative flower – it has a long history of use in herbal medicine, dating back to ancient Egyptian,…