Turmeric is an Asian spice that gives curry its yellow color. Related to ginger, this rhizome is a classic ingredient in Indian cooking and also has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. Its chief constituent, curcumin,…
A food allergy is an excessive immune reaction to a particular food, but an increasing number of people who don’t have a food allergy are learning that they do have food sensitivities. Food allergies can be pretty obvious because the symptoms usually…
Inside your head, millions of brain cells (neurons) are talking to each other right now. They are sending chemical messages to each other using compounds called neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, GABA and acetylcholine. Most modern…
Let’s face it. Everyone enjoys a little treat now and then. But for millions of Americans, what should be an occasional treat has become a staple of the diet. High sugar foods like soda pop, candy, pastries, donuts and ice cream are now consumed in…
If you have a car, chances are that your car has a spare tire, a jack and a wrench to remove lug nuts. This is because sooner or later, most people will experience a flat tire while driving a car. Being prepared with the proper equipment to change a flat…
Anxiety is a complex combination of feeling apprehension, dread, fear, nervousness and worry, in anticipation of problems or misfortune. If you’ve ever had to speak or perform in front of a large group of people, you’ve probably felt a little anxiety.…
Any man over the age of 50 is very likely to have or be developing benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH. Studies show that half of all men between 51 and 60 have this disorder, which involves an enlargement of the prostate gland. By the age of eighty, more…
When most people think of treating infections, they think of antibiotics. But antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. Most common infections, like colds and influenza (flu), are viral and antibiotics don’t work against viruses. The fact…
For over three decades, Steven Horne has been producing educational materials to help people build successful businesses helping others with herbs, supplements and natural healing techniques. His materials…
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