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Wintergreen Benefits and Side Effects

John — Fri, 20 May 2022 08:12:05 +0000

Wintergreen is a wonderful mint-flavoured herb that has antiseptic properties. It usually comes in the form of essential oils extracted from the wintergreen plant. In fact, the essential oil made from its leaves has been shown to be an effective treatment for mouth ulcers and sore throats. [toc] The wintergreen undergoes a production process that typically involves fermentation and distillation to ensure it is safe for commercial use. At the end of the production process, the end product comprises the […]

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Astragalus Benefits For Aging, Kidneys & Cancer Examined

Superfoodly — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:00:02 +0000

[toc]Huang Qi, which is the name for astragalus in Chinese, is one of the most popular herbs in traditional medicine. Historically and even today, they use it for chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart health, adjunctive therapy during cancer, and as an adaptogen (stress support) among other ailments. Often they combine it with their other 50 fundamental herbs like ginseng and ginkgo biloba, or their other prized plants like reishi mushrooms and ashwagandha. (1) (2) To be clear, Traditional Chinese Medicine […]

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What’s a Beautyberry? 10 Intriguing Benefits & Uses Studied

Superfoodly — Mon, 18 May 2020 12:00:43 +0000

[toc]It looks like something straight out of Photoshop but this fruit is for real. Aside from just looking pretty, it’s also being actively researched for potential uses in healthcare and as a non-toxic insect and pest repellent. What’s a beauty berry bush? Some people write the name as two words like that, but technically the space between doesn’t belong. There are 165 species throughout the world and the most common are the American beautyberry, Europe’s Bodinier’s, and the Japanese variety. […]

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14 Oil of Oregano Benefits & Uses Scientifically Scrutinized

Superfoodly — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:00:48 +0000

[toc]Sure, it makes spaghetti and pizza sauce taste great, but this herb may be useful for a lot more. What is oregano oil? It’s an essential oil that’s made by steam distilling the leaves and stems of the Origanum vulgare plant. What remains are the volatile organic compounds. Since those only represent 1.7% to 2% of the plant, it means at least 50 lbs. of the fresh herb is needed to make just 1 lb. of this oil. (1) There […]

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How To Stop Ringing In Ears: 10 Home Remedies (OTC) Reviewed

Superfoodly — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:53:53 +0000

[toc]Within the past year, an estimated 25 million Americans experienced at least one episode of tinnitus which lasted 5+ minutes, according to the NIH (1). So if you’re suffering, you’re certainly not alone. But having it for “only” 5 minutes may sound like a walk in the park versus what you’re going through, if it’s a constant ringing in ears. The resulting dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, and other side effects can interfere with virtually all aspects of your daily life. […]

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17 Burdock Root (Gobo) Benefits Scientifically Analyzed

Superfoodly — Thu, 23 May 2019 12:00:27 +0000

[toc]For the origin of Velco, you have the seeds of this plant to thank. After taking a stroll in 1948, a Swiss man (George de Mestral) noticed how the burdock seeds were attached to his pants and the dog’s fur. He analyzed their structure under a microscope and copied nature’s design, becoming filthy rich as a result. The Big Idea tells this story. That’s why the word for Velcro and the root are identical in some languages (e.g. čičak in […]

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Clove Oil Uses Have Side Effects, But More Antioxidants

Superfoodly — Tue, 14 May 2019 12:00:54 +0000

[toc]It may be the most popular essential oil of all time. Even at places with a poor selection, like Whole Foods and Sprouts in the US, or Boots and Llloyds Pharmacy in the UK, you are bound to find this type on the shelf. 99% of people are buying because they like what clove oil smells like; sweet as vanilla and spicy as pepper, both at the same time! Some say it’s the scent of a freshly baked pumpkin pie […]

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What Pancreas Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals Are Legit?

Superfoodly — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:00:13 +0000

[toc]How can I strengthen my pancreas? The same way you can strengthen your muscles. If you simply eat the muscles of cows, your own biceps will be bulging! Obviously that’s a joke. Yet there are supplements for pancreas and liver which are known as natural glandular products. Their primary ingredient is the ground up organ tissue of bovine (cow), porcine (pig), and ovine (sheep). Nutricology Pancreas Natural Glandular Pork is sold in vegan capsules (ironically) and each contains 425 mg […]

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Are Monolaurin Supplement Benefits For Real?

Superfoodly — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:00:48 +0000

[toc]You hear some refer to coconut butter and oil as a natural antibiotic. Not in the literal sense of it being like a medicine (it’s not) but rather because of the preliminary research about it; antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects have been seen. In a study using mice infected with Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, the capric acid and lauric acid found in coconut were found to inhibit the growth. (1) In a small double-blind study of 26 people with dermatitis, after […]

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Nattokinase Benefits For Blood Clots Clinically Researched

Superfoodly — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:00:25 +0000

[toc]Fibrinolytic drugs are those capable of stimulating the dissolution of a blood clot (thrombus). They’re administered by IV. Examples include Abbokinase (generic name: urokinase) which is used for blood clots in the lungs, and Streptase (streptokinase) used for heart attacks and deep vein thrombosis. Dr. Sumi, a professor at Kurashiki University in Japan, conducted research on 172 different foods from around the world that have (or are suspected to have) fibrinolytic activity. He and his team reported that natto had […]

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