Tag Archives: Herbs

Study: Curcumin in turmeric STARVES CANCER CELLS to death

The polyphenol curcumin, which is responsible for the bright orange-yellow color of turmeric (Curcuma longa), appears to have preventative and therapeutic effects against various types of cancers. Over 4,500 published peer-reviewed studies have shown curcumin to prevent cancer progression through a variety of mechanisms – by reducing inflammation, preventing chemical stress from radiotherapy and chemotherapy, shutting down cancer-promoting pathways and interfering ...

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The best adaptogenic herbs for managing stress

Adaptogens are herbs or active plant compounds that bolster the body’s ability to respond to stress. They can also help restore balance after stressful situations. Stress, simply put, is your body’s normal reaction to pressure or a visible/palpable threat. According to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, stress can sometimes be good for you as it can “push you just ...

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Natural alternatives to OTC drugs for your survival medicine cabinet

An essential component when it comes to building your preparedness arsenal is stocking up on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that effectively address a wide range of medical issues – from alleviating allergies and pain, managing respiratory and intestinal infections and tackling various other ailments. It is worth noting that there are natural alternatives to OTC drugs when SHTF events disrupt their availability. Explore some of ...

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Cleaning the cleaners: Herbs that help maintain healthy kidneys

The kidneys play a key role in helping the body get rid of toxic wastes. However, these organs also need to be healthy so they can function properly. Thankfully, there are herbs that can help your kidneys perform their crucial duty of filtering out waste products and removing excess fluid from the blood. Bearberry Both the leaves and fruits of the bearberry ...

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Here’s how GINGER helps ease anxiety (recipes included)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is often added to savory dishes for its sharp taste. It is also brewed into a tea and imbibed for its digestive benefits. However, this rhizome has been proven to help relieve the symptoms of anxiety. A study published July 2017 in the Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research outlined the anxiety-reducing effects of ginger in ...

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Natural remedies: Treating headaches with essential oils

Headache is one of the most common complaints of patients who seek medical treatment. According to a study published in the American Journal of Medicine, headaches are often benign but could also be a symptom of an underlying condition if they are persistent and last for long periods. Studies on the cause of headaches have linked them to a variety of life-style related ...

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Psychedelic plant compound ibogaine helping people overcome addition

Another natural herb that currently sits on the United States’ Schedule I “controlled substances” list along with cannabis and peyote is helping people overcome the damage caused to them by pharmaceutical drugs. Ibogaine, which comes from a powerful Gabonese plant, is a natural substance that people with drug addiction are turning to for help – but it is only legally ...

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