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Tag: anti-inflammatory

  • Resveratrol for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS

    Resveratrol for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS

    What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects women of childbearing age. The main features of PCOS include irregular menstrual periods, excess male hormones (androgens), and polycystic (multiple cysts) ovaries. PCOS can cause a variety of symptoms, including infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, and…

  • Supplements for Groin Strain

    Supplements for Groin Strain

    Groin strain is a common injury in athletes. The groin is the area where the thigh meets the pelvis and is used extensively in many sports, such as football, hockey, and soccer. A groin strain occurs when the muscles or tendons in this area are stretched or torn. Most groin strains occur when the athlete…

  • Flu and Cold Fighters

    Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both caused by viral infections. Colds tend to have milder symptoms than the flu. Symptoms of a cold can include – sneezing, sore throat, runny nose and cough. Symptoms of the flu are the same as that of a cold, but may also have extreme exhaustion, fever, joint…

  • Beetroot

    A beetroot is a vegetable with deep purple roots. These can be eaten raw or cooked, and the green leafy part of the beet is also edible. The beetroot contains a unique group of antioxidants called betacyanins, which help to give them their vibrant colour and medicinal benefits. This study states that – beetroot appears…

  • Lomatium

    Lomatium is a herb related to the carrot and celery family, and is native to the western part America (USA). It is also commonly known as indian parsley, indian carrot, desert parsley and biscuit root. In the past, it was used by the Native Americans (especially the Okanagan, Yakama and Washoe people) as a medicinal remedy and a…

  • Cherries

    Cherries come in many varieties – such as Dark Red or Yellow cherries. Certain types may posses superfood qualities. Montmorency cherries are the ones that have the most medicinal value. They posses anti-inflammatory qualities, are very rich in antioxidants and may aid in preventing and treating Gout. Due to their natural melatonin content, they can also help…

  • Basil

    (Ocimum basilicum) Benefits of Basil The main benefits are: it helps digestion fortifies the nervous system it is good for headaches is anti-inflammatory (due to its eugenol content) is a mild diuretic it has some antibiotic properties contains antioxidants (the main type of phenolics found in basil are the flavonoids, which include vicenin, orientin, eugenol and…