Is Herbal Medicine Safe?

Apr 08, 11 Is Herbal Medicine Safe?

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Articles, Herbalism

Herbal medicine (also called herbalism, phytotherapy, botanical medicine or herbology) is a method of medical treatment that relies primarily on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is commonly associated with other types of holistic health practices, such as aromatherapy and a holistic diet. Since the use of herbs is...

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5 Foods that Help You Lose Weight

Apr 04, 11 5 Foods that Help You Lose Weight

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Articles, Nutrition, Weight Loss

In today’s weight-crazed society, everyone is searching for the miracle ingredient that will help drop weight fast. Most nutritional experts agree that there is no one magic food that causes rapid weight loss. However, there are certain foods that can help you manage your weight – by reducing hunger, managing blood sugar levels...

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Is Kojic Acid Safe For Your Skin?

Feb 13, 10 Is Kojic Acid Safe For Your Skin?

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Health News

Kojic acid is a popular treatment for hyperpigmentation disorders (like melasma, acne scars, skin blemishes, etc.). Although it’s a naturally occurring substance, it’s only been used by the cosmetics industry for about twenty years. Has it proven itself to be safe, or is it too soon to know? Understanding Kojic Acid Kojic acid...

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How Do Calories Affect You?

Dec 09, 09 How Do Calories Affect You?

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Articles, Diet

Calories can be defined as  potential energy for the body. In fact, anything we eat is considered to be potential energy for our body. This energy can take the form of fats, cholesterol, carbohydrates or proteins, and each of these has a respective number of calories. For example, four calories are found in one gram of protein, one...

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Basics of a Proper Diet

Nov 10, 09 Basics of a Proper Diet

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Articles, Diet, Nutrition

Everyone wants to eat healthier, however many of us barely understand what that means, let alone where to start. We wrote this article to try to take some of the mystery out of it, and help put you on the right track. By definition, a healthy diet is defined as being a nutritional regime that either improves your health or maintains...

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