Historically, saffron has been used as an aphro­disiac, diaphoretic (to cause sweating), carmi­native (to prevent gas), and emmenagogue (to bring on menstruation). In Japan, saffron is en­capsulated and used as...

There are a number of aches and pains that come with pregnancy.  While back in the day many doctors just brushed them aside and said that is part of pregnancy,...

When the holidays arrive, many people forget all about their diets and healthy eating.  Weight gains of 7 - 10 pounds are common between Halloween and Christmas.  To make the...

Mints exert a wide range of health benefits. Like other aromatic plants, their primary application has been as a carminative and digestant. The oil of the peppermint plant is an...

Coriander seeds have a health-supporting repu­tation that is high on the list of the healing spices. The essential oils in the seed make it an effective carminative and digestive aid....

Most doctors will tell you that you should gain anywhere between 25-30 pounds through out your pregnancy.  You should aim to gain about 3.5 pounds during your first trimester, although...

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Alfalfa sprouts, along with soybeans, clover, and flaxseed, are the most significant dietary sources of phytoestrogens, beneficial compounds that include isoflavones, coumestans, and lignans. A number of studies in humans,...

Dr. Christiane Northrup’s vision of mind-body wellness has received an extraordinary response from women all over the world. Her groundbreaking classic, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, powerfully demonstrates that when women...

According to recent studies more kids nowadays are mild to severely overweight. The 1999-2000 National health survey indicates that 15 % of children and teens are overweight. The figure is...