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Ginger – From Culinary Delight to Modern Medicine

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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the underground stem or rhizome of a tall, perennial, tropical plant. The fleshy rhizomes of ginger are harvested when the plant is about one year old and sun-dried for about a week. Typically, that sold in a store is candied or crystallized; it is prepared by boiling the fresh rhizome in […]

Herbal Relief for Prostate Problems

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Men over 45 often suffer from decreased urinary flow due to symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This common medical condition in older men results from a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH affects about 10 million American men, with about one-half of men aged 70 years or older having symptoms. Cost of annual treatment […]

Herbs to Lower Cholesterol

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Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all human cells. It is an essential component of the cell membrane and can be manufactured in sufficient quantities by the cell itself. Diets high in animal products contain substantial amounts of cholesterol and saturated fat and tend to elevate blood cholesterol levels. Elevated blood cholesterol levels are […]

Herbs Used for Weight Control

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As dietetic professionals, we know there are many approaches used for weight loss including dietary changes, exercise regimens, behavior modification, drugs, and surgery. Most weight loss programs include a combination of approaches. Recently, many consumers have been turning to highly promoted and marketed herbs and herbal preparations in their quest to lose weight. Several widely […]

Chasteberry for Treating Premenstrual Syndrome

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The prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in young women is surprisingly high. They are affected regardless of socioeconomic status, race or cultural background. Nearly every woman experiences at least one PMS symptom sometime in her life; and it is estimated that 85-97% of women suffer from 1 or more symptoms. Specific symptoms vary from woman […]

St. John’s Wort – Nature’s Prozac?

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Every year, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, about 11 million Americans suffer mild cases of depression and another 10 million suffer mild to severe depression. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has received increasing attention as a safe product that provides some natural relief from depression. St. John’s Wort is a perennial herb […]