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Anika
Anika
Poppy
Category: Symptoms and Herbs
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 Poppy   There are a number of different poppies and they are all very pretty flowers that have one stem each. Some grow by themselves while others grow in bunches. Poppies grow wild but it is not uncommon to find them growing in gardens such as alpine or rock gardens. Different types of species of poppies consist of different colors such as while, pink, red, blue, orange and yellow. Many species of poppies have a dark center.   The two most common genera of poppies are the ...

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adam13
adam13
Peppermint
Category: Natural Meds
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Overview: It is one of nature's oldest and best-tasting home remedies for gas, Nausea, heartburn, stomachaches and digestive problems. No home medicine cabinet should be without it!   Plant Description: Plants of the genus Mentha are so numerous that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish the origins within the species, but mint has been known and appreciated since antiquity. Its name is derived from the name of a nymph, Minthe, who was seduced by Pluto, the ruler of the underworld, ...

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Anika
Anika
Phytochemicals - b
Category: Nutrition
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  The Role of Phytochemicals to Top Notch Health By Anika Logan   If you have never heard of phytochemicals then you are not going to want to miss a thing that is said here. A phytochemical is defined as, “a natural bioactive compound found in plant foods that works with nutrients and dietary fiber to protect against disease.” Sometimes called phytonutrients, phytochemicals are found naturally in a number of different fruits and vegetables. Sometimes looked at in the ...

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Anika
Anika
Primrose
Category: Animal Health,Children's Health,Gardening,Men's Health,Natural Meds,Nutrition,Seniors' Health,Symptoms and Herbs,Women's Health
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  Primrose   Primrose is a short-stemmed plant that comes from the genus Primula and sports tufted basal leaves that are somewhat egg-shaped in appearance and look more oblong once the plant has reached maturity. The primrose plant has showy attractive looking flowers that bloom on different stalks. The primrose plant is a wildflower that grows in North America, New Zealand, Europe and various places throughout Asia.    The importance of the primrose plant or evening ...

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harry
harry
Papilionaceae
Papilionaceae is also known as: Glycyrrhiza
Category: Animal Health,Children's Health,Health,Men's Health,Natural Meds,Symptoms and Herbs
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The roots and stolons of the Glycyrrhiza (aka papilionaceae) are thought to treat Addison’s disease, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, peptic ulcers and arthritis.  Should not be used by pregnant women or people suffering from anemia, high blood pressure, kidney disease or people taking digoxin based medicines.  Glycyrrhiza in excess will cause high blood pressure.  Externally papilionaceae may be used to treat eczema, herpes and ...

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danamw
danamw
Parabens
Parabens is also known as: Butylmethyl, propylParabens
Category: Animal Health,Men's Health,Seniors' Health,Women's Health
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Parabens may act as a estrogen in the body, and estrogen has been linked to breast cancers and hormon ...

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adam13
adam13
Pain-abdomen
Pain-abdomen is also known as: Stomach pain, Abdominal Pain, Belly ache, Abdominal cramps
Category: Animal Health,Children's Health,Exercise,Health,Men's Health,Natural Meds,Seniors' Health,Sex,Women's Health
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  The Appendix, which exist in the in the abdomen, ruptures or leaks fluid, is is extremely painful.  Under a text book attack your abdomen will be very stiff and you will  have a fever and chills. This occurs as peritonitis (inflammation and infection of the lining of the abdominal cavity) develops and spreads from the site of the rupture. This is a medical emergency. Children: In infants, prolonged unexplained crying (often called "colic") may be ...

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christopher
christopher
Polyporaceae
Polyporaceae is also known as: Ganoderma
Category: Animal Health,Children's Health,Gardening,Health,Men's Health,Natural Meds,Symptoms and Herbs
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Ganoderma (aka Polyporaceae) may be helpful in treating Bronchitis, asthma, liver disorders, arthritis, nervous problems, high cholesterol, insomnia, This herb is thought to lower cholesterol, lower blood sugar and may act as a anti bacterial and help to boost ones immune ...

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KathiG
KathiG
Pink Eye
Pink Eye is also known as: Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Category: Children's Health,Health,Men's Health,Seniors' Health,Symptoms and Herbs,Women's Health
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Overview What is conjunctivitis/pinkeye? Pinkeye (also called conjunctivitis) is redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface. The lining of the eye is usually clear. If irritation or infection occurs, the lining becomes red and swollen. See illustrations of a normal eye and one with conjunctivitis. Pinkeye is very common. It usually is not serious and goes away in 7 to 10 days without medical treatment. Symptoms •   ...

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