All Entries in the "Herbal Supplements" Category
Important Facts about Herbal Supplements Part2
This is the second of a two-part series that covers the important facts that you need to know about herbal supplements. In this chapter, we will continue to uncover more information about them so that we will be able to enjoy their health benefits without experiencing their risks. Should You Believe their Claims? Even if [...]
Important Facts About Herbal Supplements Part1
Herbal supplements are products which are derived from plants and people use them as dietary supplement or to augment their traditional medical treatments. Herbal supplements had been here for quite a while. Based on our experience, we know that some of them can have drug-like effects which can be harmful. Yet the Food and Drugs [...]
A List of Popular Herbs and Their Uses Part2
This is the second of a two-part series that introduces some of the most popular herbs and their uses. In this article, we will take up more herbs and their properties. 9. Cayenne Pepper Cayenne pepper is a red hot chili pepper which is widely cultivated for their culinary and medicinal purposes. It contains dietary [...]
A List of Popular Herbs and Their Uses Part1
Herbs are grown all over the world for their countless health benefits. You should know some of them in order to appreciate their usefulness to mankind. Here are some of the most popular herbs and their uses: 1. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is a stemless plant with thick fleshy green leaves that thrives in hot [...]
The Health Benefits of Herbs
Herbs are plants which people use for their scent, flavor or therapeutic properties. They are either used as cooking ingredients, beauty enhancers and for treating infections and illnesses. Man has used them for thousands of years. Herbal supplements are herbs which go though a certain process and sold as tablets, capsules, powders, extracts or teas. [...]
Herbal Supplements that Help to Boost Energy
Energy is a primary need for survival. You cannot live without it, and you need to get it from natural food sources. But if your lifestyle makes it difficult for you to maintain a diet that can give you the nutrients you need, you might want to take herbal supplements which can provide you with [...]
4 Herbs that Help to Make You Sleep
Sleep is an important part of our daily life cycle. It gives the body the rest and time it needs to replenish the energy that it lost during the day. It helps to make our bodies physically and mentally healthy and alert. You need to have sufficient amounts of sleep everyday. Sleep deprivation is one [...]
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a perennial plant that belongs to the ginger family. It is commonly used as a culinary ingredient in Asia, yet it possesses medicinal properties which can help your body fight toxins, bacteria and inflammation. Turmeric has been used by Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Medical science has also acknowledged that curcumin, the [...]
Health Benefits of Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is young grass of the common wheat plant. Many nutritionists believe wheatgrass is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. It has a lot of documented health benefits. It is rich in fiber, iron, vitamins A, C and E, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium. It is believed that a 30 ml [...]
Health Benefits of Lemon Grass
Lemon grass or citronella is a tropical grass which is known for its lemon scent and flavor. It is a very valuable herb in Asia for its medicinal and culinary uses. It is used as a scent in perfume, candles and soaps. It is also known for its calming effect which helps to alleviate stress [...]
