Oregano is a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine. Oregano is used for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs, asthma, croup, and bronchitis. It is also used for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as heartburn and bloating. Other uses include treating menstrual cramps, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract disorders including urinary tract infections (UTIs), headaches,…
African Answer for Ebola
West Africa has a rich heritage of using natural remedies to treat the challenging afflictions common to the area. It turns out this splendid diversity may contain the answer to the ebola pandemic. Scientists may have found a cure for the deadly Ebola virus in a plant extract used in traditional African medicine, writes Clare…
Solar HEAT
The sun is a source of radiant heat. This means that it heats up objects and not just the air around it. It is the reason that you relax when your skin is touched by the sun’s rays . One of the reported benefits of far infrared heat (otherwise known as FIR, or radiant heat)…
More Than a Pretty Yellow
A banana is a good source of tyrosine. Tyrosine turns into norepinephrine and dopamine in the body. Norepinephrine and dopamine are transmitters that are important in motivation, alertness, concentration and memory. Dopamine is the ingredient that is missing when people have Parkinson’s. So we can say a banana a day helps keep the blues away!
Red Beets
Betaine, an amino acid naturally present in certain vegetables, particularly beets, is an antidepressant of the first order. Betaine acts as a stimulant for the production of SAM-e (S-adenoslmethionine). SAM-e is directly related to the production of certain hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin. But wait there is more! The redness of beets contains a…
A Way to Connect
Foot Fit Have you ever wondered, “What is a good way to connect with my family?” Soaking feet in warm water with epsom salts is Comfort with a capital C. To top it off, there is research that shows that the feet are for more than just tickling. Massaging their feet can benefit the whole…
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