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Bacteria
Category: Women's Health
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Good Bacteria? You Betcha! Bad bacteria are plentiful but did you know that there are good bacteria around as well? Good bacteria come in the form of what is known as probiotics. Probiotic as a definition means “for life”. These are living microorganisms which when taken orally have many beneficial effects on the body. The most commonly used probiotic (also known as friendly bacteria) is called Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Most bacteria are given first and last names, much the ...

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Barberry
Category: Women's Health
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Herb name including Botanical and other names Barberry’s Latinized name is Berberis vulgaris. It is known by many other common names including Berberry, Berberis, Common Grape, Jaundice Berry, Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape, Mahonia, Pepperidge, Sour-Spine, Sow Berry, Trailing Mahonia, and Woodsour. Herb overview The Barberry is one of 500 species. Barberry shrubs can be found in various areas throughout the world including North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The Barberry is a shrub ...

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Black Walnut, Juglans Nigra or Jupiter
Category: Women's Health
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Name: Black Walnut, Juglans Nigra or Jupiter The Romans thought so highly of this tree they named it after one of their Gods, Jupiter.  Active Constituents: The leaves of the Jugan contain Juglone and Nucin.  Juglone and Nucin are thought to be an effective antimicrobial and styptic.   History has shown black walnuts effective in treating athletes foot, diarrhea, colic, cold sores, psoriasis, ring worm, sore throat, ulcers, varicose veins, coloring hair, insect ...

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Bladder Infection
Category: Women's Health
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  A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that begins in your urinary system (UTI). UTIs can be painful and annoying. But you can become extremely ill if the infection spreads to your kidneys. Women are most at risk of developing a UTI. Half of all women will develop a UTI during their lifetimes, and many will experience more than one UTI. Your urinary system is your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. They all play a role in getting rid of waste from your body. The ...

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Breast Cysts
Category: Women's Health
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Breast cysts are benign fluid-filled sacs that grow inside the breast tissue, normally affecting women over the age of 35 who have not reached the menopause. They are also detected in women who are using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after they have went through menopause.   Cysts in both your breasts, is quite common, and they can become larger, tender and become painful just before your menstrual period. Cysts can occur without noticing anything symtoms, and they are ...

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Bugbane
Category: Women's Health
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Botanical name: Cimicifuga Common names: Bugbane, American Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, and Black Cohosh, rattleroot, bugwort and richweed.   Overview: Bugbane is most often used to help relieve the symptoms of menopause and menstrual cramping and pain. It has also been successfully used to treat rheumatism, high cholesterol, hardening of the arteries and coughs. It may also have other uses other than listed. If you are considering the use of this herbal substance, check with your ...

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