Modern scientific research is revealing significant health benefits associated with the peppermint plant. This post from Health Impact News showcases the power of peppermint. A favorite herbal medicine of the ancients, peppermint leaves have been found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1,000 BC. Modern scientific investigations have now confirmed that this remarkable plant ... Continue Reading
The Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea You Need in Your Life
Just because it’s not already a staple in your tea cupboard, doesn’t mean that chrysanthemum tea doesn’t warrant becoming a new addition. In fact, with the high level of flavonoids, amino acids, vitamins and minerals contained in Chrysanthemum tea, it makes a great daily addition to a healthy diet and even better as a replacement for caffeinated teas. It’s increasingly found ... Continue Reading
Nature’s Powerful Medicine and How to Incorporate Them into Your Diet- Part 2
Turmeric is a Powerful Anti-inflammatory and Anti-Microbial Agent Turmeric is an ancient spice that has been popular in India and Asia since the early 2000s. It is actually part of the ginger family and has many culinary and medicinal uses. In fact, turmeric has been used for generations by Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to combat illness. It also has been touted in Western ... Continue Reading
Nature’s Powerful Medicine and How to Incorporate Them into Your Diet – Part 1
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. This is an old adage that originates with the father of Western medicine, ancient Greek physician Hippocrates—and for good reason! Nature has provided us with the goodness that we need for our well-being. Even Big Pharma has leveraged medicinal plants as the source for lifesaving drugs. Many scientists around the world have ... Continue Reading
Benefits of Scallions That Will Blow Your Mind
Scallions go by many names including spring onions, green onions and green garlic. They belong to the allium family of root vegetables that include additional flavorful members like onions, shallots, leeks and garlic. Allium vegetables are termed as such due to a powerful healing substance found in them called allicin. Scallions are essentially onions that are harvested ... Continue Reading