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69Echinacea for colds and flu
by Proactive Health
Runny nose, sneezing and coughing got you down? I recommend giving Echinacea a try to ward off these annoying cold symptoms. A member of the daisy family, Echinacea (pronounced ECK-in-AY shuh) has been one of... published 8 months ago
66Ginger-Good Health
by Proactive Health
Want to put some snap in your life? Try Ginger. This familiar spice has a number of remarkable properties that recommend it for home use. It is derived from the tuberous rhizome (underground root) of the... published 8 months ago
66St. John's Wort
by Proactive Health
Depression is not a sign of personal weakness. If you are depressed it doesn't mean that you have failed in life or that you don't have any control over your emotions. Many people are depressed today.... published 8 months ago
71Valerian Root
by Proactive Health
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) of the family Valerianaceae, is a tall perennial herb with hollow stems that bear white or reddish flowers. The plant is found throughout Europe and Northern Asia, and is... published 8 months ago
57Kava Kava-Good Health
by Proactive Health
Kava Kava (Piper Methysticum), also known as kava pepper, is an exciting botanical that is gaining popularity across the United States. Though Kava is relatively new to the U.S., it is certainly not a new... published 8 months ago
59Why Astragalus
by Proactive Health
Practitioners of Chinese medicine consider astragalus to be a true tonic. This herb helps build body system vitality. Astragalus is a preferred herb to strengthen and rebuild depleted endocrine and immune... published 8 months ago
74Exploring the benefits of Alfalfa
by Proactive Health
Alfalfa is a popular herb belonging to the legume family. It is closely related to beans and peas. First discovered by the Arabs, it was dubbed the "father of all foods". They fed alfalfa to their horses... published 8 months ago
65Exploring the Benefits of Asparagus
by Proactive Health
That beautiful fine fern, Asparagus, can be a wonder for your health. Asparagus is a member of the Lily family (Liliaceae). Spears grow from a crown that is planted about 12" deep in preferably sandy soils.... published 8 months ago
57Garlic-Good Health
by Proactive Health
Will a clove a day keep the doctor away? Garlic stimulates the body's immune system, boosting the ability of the body's natural germ killer cells. Garlic has long been a folk-remedy favorite--ancient... published 8 months ago
61Migraines and Feverfew
by Proactive Health
Consulted your doctor about the headaches you've been having? No? Surprisingly you're not alone. Though migraine is a highly prevalent, often painful, and frequently disabling disorder, for reasons unknown... published 8 months ago
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