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You may have these herbs in your own garden that can help fight against cancer. Rosemary is commonly used in cooking and contains a naturally occurring fatty acid called terpenses that encourages cancer cells in tumors to stop reproducing and die off. Parsley most commonly known for use as a garnish contains apigenine, a natural oil that prevents the growth of blood vessels that supply cancerous tumors with nutrients. Thyme comes in 350 different species that has an essential oil rich in thymol that possesses anti-cancer properties. Mint has also been found to cut the blood supply to cancer tumors. Dill has many medicinal properties, it contains an enzyme which is very effective in neutralizing carcinogens and protects against ...

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For those that travel for work or just for play jet lag can be a real problem making you feel groggy and out of sorts. A recent mention in the New England Journal of Medicine says there are three basic strategies for overcoming jet lag that we'll touch on here. You will need to reset your circadian clock that tells you to stay awake during the day and sleep at night. Taking sleep-inducing melatonin and timing your exposure to bright light can help you get back on track. Adjust your sleep schedule and take short naps in the first few days of your arrival. If you can, try shifting your sleep schedule by a few hours before your travel to ...

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Dandruff is a very common condition that affects at least 50% of the human population. Unfortunately there are many possible causes of dandruff. It can be caused from conditions like eczema and psoriasis or from yeast or fungus. The good news is that dandruff can be treated fairly easily but you really want to be able to prevent it. Sun exposure can be really helpful in preventing dandruff just be sure not to stay out so long that you get burned. Using a humidifier is also helpful to keep moisture in the air especially during the winter when the air is very dry. Dry skin can add to the build up of dandruff. Manage your stress as it can ...

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I found a very cool web site that has an enormous amount of information to aid you in taking care of your health, from herbal remedies to food facts. You can find services and products related to the area that you are interested in. They also have a natural health and living community where you can discuss issues and solutions with other users. You can also become a member of the community and upload and share files, browse through files that have been uploaded by other members, and meet and connect with others that share your interests. They also offer a free newsletter. Natural medicine is a great resource for finding information on issues that you may ...

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I read about a book called "The 8 Minutes in the Morning Diet" by Jorge Cruise. His philosophy is interesting saying that dieting and aerobics are not the way to go, but resistance training and portion control over your food. Monday through Friday you take 8 minutes in the morning for resistance exercises and then just stretch on Saturday. You do this in the morning because this is when your metabolism is at it's lowest. There are multiple exercises to do and depending on which ones you choose, you will do between two and four different ones per day. The eating plan is targeted to obtaining a balanced diet, not restricting what you eat but how much you ...

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