Vitamins will help you to sustain a wholesome gastrointestinal system, however to describe the way they do it, you initial have to know how this system of plumbing, pipes and chemical substances that define the digestive system fundamentally functions.The digestive system can be described as a system of pipes by which the food is transferred throughout the several phases of food digestion, as well as internal organs which generate the chemicals necessary to disintegrate the food into the … [Read more...]
The Amazing Health Benefits of Triphala
December 9, 2010 By 2 Comments
Triphala, an Ayurvedic herb, has many major health benefits for preventing aging, cancer, weight loss, digestive problems and more.Triphala is actually made up of three fruits - Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki, which correspond to the three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha), and are equally effective for treating all three. Vata (wind/air) works with the mind and nervous system, Pitta (fire) works with metabolic processes of digestion and assimilation, and Kapha (water/earth) connects to … [Read more...]
Boswellia: Amazing Treatment of Inflammation
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The ancient herb boswellia (Boswellia serrata) has been used for thousands of years to treat conditions that, in recent years, have been found to be caused by inflammation. Originating in Africa, China, and the Middle East, boswellia herbal extract is derived from the sappy resin of the boswellia tree. In the 1970s, German scientists discovered that boswellia produces therapeutic effects similar to those of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) compounds ibuprofen and aspirin. Unlike … [Read more...]
St. John’s Wort: Herb Protected Against Evil
July 24, 2010 By 5 Comments
St. John's wort , also known as goatweed and hypericum, is a perennial plant native to Northern Europe and Great Britain. This plant secretes red oil when its leaves or stems are pinched, and was named St. John's wort by early Christians, who thought it oozed its signature red oil on the anniversary of St. John's beheading. Both ancient Romans and early Christians believed that this herb protected against evil, and in medieval times it was used it to treat insanity believed to be caused by … [Read more...]
