Monthly Archives: January 2013

Blood Work – Do you know your numbers?

If you made a New Years Resolution to be healthier in 2013, consider getting laboratory blood work so that you know your numbers. Knowing your numbers is a great way to monitor your health and make changes that help you … Continue reading

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Quercitin – Try this for Allergies and Inflammation

Quercetin is a bioflavonoid, or part of the vitamin C family. Bioflavonoids are coloring pigments that are found throughout the plant kingdom. Bioflavonoids are antioxidants and are known for providing protection from environmental stresses. Quercetin is known for inhibiting allergy … Continue reading

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Organic – What does this mean?

Organic is becoming more popular, but what exactly is it? Organic describes an item grown or made without synthetic chemicals. It applies not only to a method of growing plants and animals, but to fruit, vegetables, grains, packaged food such … Continue reading

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Blood Purifiers – Good for anything that ails you!

Blood Purifiers are one of my favorite classes of herbs and one that truly is at the heart of herbalism. Blood purification is an old fashioned classification of herbs that are good for just about anything – including acne, arthritis, … Continue reading

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