Herbal View: Olive Leaf, Patient Education
You know, a few weeks ago, I was writing about oil of oregano, and just about any Italian dish came to mind. Now I’m talking olive leaf (and olives), and I can’t help but think of the big black olives...
View ArticleHerbal View: Astaxanthin, Mechanism and Use
When I have a task to perform, I focus on being efficient and getting the job done. Anything (or anyone) standing in the way or impeding my ability to get my task accomplished is often moved aside to...
View ArticleHerbal View: Astaxanthin, Patient Education
I can say with confidence that color affects our perception of things. I just painted my kids’ bathroom in a beautiful light blue named “Niagara Falls.” It is the most soothing color. I go in and...
View ArticleHerbal View: Green Tea, Intro
I can bet you that if I asked the average person walking down the street, “What comes to mind when I say the words ‘healthy tea’?” her answer would probably be, “Green tea.” It is well known, and it...
View ArticleHerbal View: Green Tea, Mechanism and Use
I think then the million dollar question is, “What makes green tea so effective for so many things?” Just reading the list of compounds alone in last week’s post would make one sit up and take notice....
View ArticleHerbal View: Green Tea, Patient Education
“Going Green” seems to be the mantra of our present culture. Protecting the earth by embracing habits that preserve and protect it can be beneficial on many levels. The same may prove to be true for...
View ArticleHerbal View: Milk Thistle, Intro
Thistle is a word that doesn’t conjure up very good thoughts in my mind. I think of something prickly and stickly. However, as I’ve learned about milk thistle, I’ve realized the benefits of it...
View ArticleHerbal View: Milk Thistle, Mechanism and Use
In the Intro, I stated that the words milk thistle did not give me good thoughts. Words mean a lot to me, so it’s fun for me to discuss. For instance, “action” gives exciting emotions, and...
View ArticleHerbal View: Milk Thistle, Patient Education
It seems that just about every week, I hear of someone having issues with the liver. Why, just the other day, I had a friend that underwent a liver biopsy. She has had several health issues in the...
View ArticleHerbal View: Saw Palmetto, Intro
I have to admit, when I first heard of saw palmetto many years ago, it sounded so strangely to me. I wondered how such a name could be derived from a plant that was used to help fight prostate issues....
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