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The Power of Onions

Health Kimberly Allen R.N. December 28, 2012

Onions, that unassuming vegetable that we slice and chop, fry and saute. We add them to salads and sandwiches as well as soups, sauces, and pretty much anything else you can think of. Why? For most people it’s the flavor it provides…

Functions of Calcium

Diet June 11, 2012

If you were to mention calcium, bone health comes to mind. While calcium is most abundant in the human bones, it is vital for body functions that include nerve transmission, heart health, immune function and blood clotting. Calcium supplementation has been found to reduce the risk of colon cancer.... Read more

The good news on peppermint

Health September 6, 2011

Mint has been used for its flavor and aroma for thousands of years and during the Middle Ages mint made its way into kitchen and medicinal gardens …

Garlic Health Benefits

Health August 29, 2011

This versatile healing herb also contains powerful antioxidants nutrients like vitamin A and C, and has compounds that are effective defenders against oxidation and free radicals. Garlic can aid in the detoxification of peroxides such as hydrogen peroxide and can also help in preventing fats from being oxidized and... Read more

The wonders of Garlic

Nutrition August 29, 2011

Garlic has been one of the most valuable foods on this earth, being used since biblical times …

Mate tea – wonder drink from South America

Health August 10, 2011

Well as it turns out theses herbs are not only a tasty hot treat for South Americans but it turns out that it is a very healthy treat at that…