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Warm and Invigorating Cloves
Underutilized in the West, cloves have been used in Southeast Asia for thousands of years, and their powerful antiviral and antiseptic qualities are still regarded as a panacea for countless ills, including malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, and parasites such as scabies.
Oil of Oregano
When you see or feel the first signs of an infection or the flu coming on, what do you reach for? If oil of oregano isn’t on your list, you may want to consider it.
Prehistoric Horsetail and Modern Healing
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a direct descendant of the giant fern-like plants that covered the Earth some 200 million years ago. Today a much smaller version of this prehistoric perennial, resembling asparagus, can be found growing in moist or sandy soil along shady steams and creeks in early spring.
A Healthy Smile for a Healthy Body
Are you still not flossing? Over 500 kinds of bacteria live in the plaque between your teeth, and their impact on your physical health is nothing to smile about. Just as the eyes were once considered a window into the soul, the mouth is the new mirror into the body.