The Accidental Herbalist

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Acupuncture Gaining Attention

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Skepticism surrounding acupuncture is lifting in light of modern medical reports that validate the practice. Acupuncture, the Chinese treatment of using needles to encourage the flow of energy through the body, indeed produces measurable results, say researchers.

Can “Good Oils” Help Promote Healthy Body Weight?

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Research suggests that specific fatty acids can enhance digestion, metabolism and body’s fat-binding abilities.
You may have a new tool in the fight for weight control and a promising way to keep your body from storing fat. Scientists now suspect that certain nutritional components can directly control and influence key metabolic factors in the body’s cells. [...]

Extended Sitting Triples Blood Clot Risk

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Sitting for four or more hours while traveling can triple your risk of blood clots in your legs, a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).  According to a British transportation report, any mode of travel that results in inactivity for an extended period of time can increase the danger. To keep your circulation flowing smoothly [...]

Report: Women Still Neglect Heart Risk

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Good article I found on Essential Fatty Acids for the heart…
Report: Women Still Neglect Heart Risk
by Koren Barret, N.D.

Australian research team reveals astonishing news about nutrient that impacts arterial elasticity

If you see a heart attack portrayed on television or in a movie, you can almost bet that the actor is a man. Similarly, if you [...]