Don't Avoid Fats, Simply Do an

Don't Avoid Fats, Simply Do an

Fats have a bad reputation, both for making people fat and for being bad for your health. Low fat or no fat is associated with health in the minds of many people. However, this anti-fat propaganda doesn’t affect the way many Americans eat, as fried…

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 You Probably Need Digestive Enzymes

You Probably Need Digestive Enzymes

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat,” but even if you’re eating good food, it won’t do you any good if you can’t digest and assimilate it. That’s the job of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which breaks down the food you eat…

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Boost Your Immune System

Boost Your Immune System

Why do some people catch every cold and flu virus that comes around, while other people stay healthy? Why are children raised in sterilized environments more likely to suffer from allergies and asthma than children raised in rural areas where they play…

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Lobelia: The Intelligent Herb

Lobelia: The Intelligent Herb

Lobelia is one of those herbs that some people call a panacea (a cure for everything). It was the number one remedy of Samuel Thomson, considered by some to be the father of American herbalism and famous herbalists like Jethro Kloss and John Christopher…

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How Well Do You Methylate?

How Well Do You Methylate?

Methy (CH3) is involved in a variety of biological processes. Methyl based substances include glutathione (an intracellular antioxidant), carnitine (involved in fat metabolism), creatine phosphate (used in ATP for energy production), epinephrine (adrenaline)…

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 The Many Healing Abilities of Astringent Herbs

The Many Healing Abilities of Astringent Herbs

Astringents are herbs that tighten and tone soft, swollen, loose or spongy tissues and help to arrest excessive mucus secretion, bleeding or drainage. Astringent herbs can be recognized by their slightly bitter flavor and the tightening, drying sensation…

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Energetic Aromatherapy

Energetic Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils for healing, is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reasons. Essential oils have many marvelous healing properties. They can be used as natural disinfectants to prevent the spread of infection and they can…

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 The Fungus Among Us

The Fungus Among Us

Fungi are literally everywhere. Some are very useful. For example, the fungi known as yeast are used to make bread rise and ferment carbohydrates to make beer and other alcoholic beverages. The antibiotics modern medicine uses also came from fungi. In…

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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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