Botanical name: Silybum marianum
Description: An erect, tall branched biennial plant. Its large, alternate leaves are waxy-lobed, toothed and thorny. The lower leaves attach to the stem without a leafstalk, while the upper leaves are clasping at the base. Leaves are mottled with splashes of white containing a milky sap; where it gets its name. in bloom, [...]
It’s a new year, yay! 2010, alright. After the celebrations, the congratulations, and the jubilations, you make resolutions. The most common resolution is weight loss or some health related resolve. Well, if weight loss is in your plans for 2010, or quitting smoking, or just improved digestion and health, I hereby suggest a cleanse. A cleanse [...]
Read MoreThere are many good herbs that help the body cleanse itself from different toxins. Nature’s Sunshine Products has put together herbs, minerals and vitamins targeted to various cleansing needs.
However, before you go on a cleanse, make sure your energy level is high enough for one. To be sure ask an herbalist, your doctor, or medical [...]
To cleanse the body is to rid it of unwanted materials by supporting it in its natural detoxification processes. As we are constantly exposed to toxins, whether from the food we eat, environmentally, or via harmful parasites, yeast or bacteria the body can always use some help in eliminating these substances.
Here are a few tips on [...]
Lemonade Cleanse:
2 Tbsp. fresh organic lemons or lime juice
2 Tbsp. pure organic maple syrup (grade B, preferred)
Pinch of Cayenne pepper
10oz. Purified water (hot or cold)
Drink 6 to 12 glasses of your homemade lemonade daily. Alternate sips of the lemonade with purified water. Lemon juice may be harsh and have corrosive effects on the tooth enamel. [...]
Allspice
A common herb among bakers. It is mainly a catalyst herb, enhancing other herb flavors and treats. However, drinking Allspice tea is known to eliminate indigestion, gas, and griping. It is helpful as a fever-breaker in colds also. It is a versatile herb that can be added to sauces, puddings, pies, cakes, cookies, raisins, pumpkin, [...]
Nutmeg
An herb with a strong aroma, strong enough to soothe a headache. It stimulates digestion; relieves gas and nausea. One-half Nutmeg crushed and steeped in one cup of hot water, sweetened with honey, alleviates insomnia. Nutmeg makes great addition to baked foods, enhances the flavor of dairy foods and fruit. Try it grated over applesauce [...]
Coriander
Coriander leaves are commonly known as Cilantro, a favorite in Mexican dishes and in Middle and Far Eastern dishes. A tea of Coriander seeds will stop griping caused by laxatives. Chew on seeds to soothe upset stomachs or aid digestion. A poultice of crushed seeds alleviates rheumatic pains. Leaves make a delectable addition to soups, [...]
On average there are 120,000 hair strands on our head, and like the rest of the body, they need to be fed. The saying “You are what you eat” also applies to your hair. Whatever you consume or lack in your diet reflects on your locks also.
That makes hair analysis one of the most accurate [...]
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. More often than not it defines us. No matter how healthy you may be or how good you feel on the inside, your skin tells your health story in a rather strident tone. Nothing speaks well of your health condition like young smooth flourishing skin.
Forget [...]
