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Lemon Balm (Melissa) Calming and cheering, lemon balm can relieve mild depression, irritability, anxiety and panic. Can calm palpitations. Good for digestive problems caused by stress or anxiety. Externally, helps with herpes sores including cold sores. Garlic Antibiotic, especially effective for bronchitis and other chest infections. Reduces blood cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart attacks. Thins the blood, helping to prevent strokes. Antiseptic and antifungal, helpful for athlete’s foot, infectious rashes and warts. Contraindications: may irritate the digestive tract in some people; not to be taken by nursing mothers as it can cause colic in the baby. Ginger Calms the gastro-intestinal tract, preventing travel sickness and nausea. May be useful for morning sickness in pregnancy (check with your doctor). Eases symptoms of colds, flu, bronchitis and whooping cough. Also thins the blood to reduce stroke risk.   Ginseng (Korean) Relieves stress. Although gen

Omega-3 -Your Body Needs it What happens if you don’t have enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet? Symptoms you can expect include fatigue, mood swings, depression, poor circulation, and memory problems. Clinical research has demonstrated the importance of omega-3 fatty acids not only in how well our bodies function, but how well they prevent health problems. Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation and improve cognitive function. In infants and children, omega-3 fatty acids promote healthy growth and development and help prevent nerve disorders and vision problems. Plus, these essential fatty acids help lower your risk for heart disease, certain cancers, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. How Much Omega-3 Your Body Needs? Since the body cannot create its own supply of this essential nutrient, it helps to know, which omega-3 foods you should be eating. Healthy adults should aim for between 250-2000mg of omega-3 daily, per the

Fat burners - What is it? Fat burners (or thermogenics) are dietary supplements that contain herbal extracts and stimulants that use the process of thermogenesis to encourage weight loss. Thermogenesis is where the core body temperature is increased, in turn giving a boost to the metabolic rate, helping the body to burn off unwanted fat and calories. Fat burners can help to kick-start this process even if you are not exercising which make them a very attractive option for people with a more sedentary lifestyle.   The Chinese herb ephedra (Ephedrine) used to be a common component in many natural fat burners but due to its harmful and unpleasant side effects was withdrawn from general sale. Today it is only available in cases of extreme obesity, under prescription and strict supervision by a doctor. How Can Fat Burners Help Me Lose Weight? Fat burners work in a couple of ways; some can help to burn calories as heat or energy and others can help to promote the release of adrenal

New weight loss Trends in the 21 st Century   Whether you’re trying to lose a little extra weight around your waist or struggling with a long term weight problem that is badly affecting your health, this article is for you! What we are all looking for is a sensible answer to our weight problems, that is quick, healthy, easy to do and easy to keep on doing! Join the slimming revolution   So read on and learn which weight loss trends are ‘out’ and discover the method that is most definitely ‘in’ - because it has revolutionized the way that people lose weight in the 21 st century!   Hard exercise is hard work! One major difference in how people approach their weight loss is the trend away from expensive gym memberships and personal fitness instructors.   Whilst these two methods are certainly very helpful in burning up calories and getting people lighter and fitter, it’s sheer hard work and very time-consuming. A temporary fix If you rely on an exercise regim

Health benefits of eating dates       Dates are an ancient healthy superfood, Some archeological evidence even suggesting they were around as far back as 7000 BC. We also know that this wrinkled, brown fruit has been a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years—and for good reason. To start, dates are chock-full of minerals, vitamins, and health-benefiting phytonutrients. They contain copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, a slew of B vitamins including vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), niacin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. They also contain good amounts of vitamins A and K and the carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin. They are also high in fiber, which is very beneficial for helping your body remove toxins in an easy and effective manner. Just 3 Dates a Day Many studies have been done on the health benefits of eating dates. One 2003 study in particular that was published in the International Journal of Food, Sciences and Nutrition even suggests tha