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The Essential Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils

The Essential Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils

There are many therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Derived from the essence of plants, a few drops of aromatherapy essential oil produce the same effect as loads of the plant. This article has described essential oils and their properties, dealing with the ways in which essential oils can be used for maximum benefit. Additionally, a checklist for the people who are planning to buy essential oils has been given in the article. The use of essential oils, which is derived from the pure essence of a plant, is not new. Though the term aromatherapy was coined only in the 1920s (by Gattefossé in 1928), people knew of aromatherapy essential oils from the prehistoric times. Starting from the Chinese to Egyptian,…

Acid Reflux Disease - The Pharmaceutical Hoax!

Acid Reflux Disease – The Pharmaceutical Hoax!Acid Reflux Disease – The Pharmaceutical Hoax!

Medical studies have been done to determine what causes thyroid disorder. This article shines light on many new factors that are responsible for the causation of thyroid disorder. Learn the most important thing you can do to relieve and prevent thyroid disorder. It is probably not what you think. Reason 1 The thyroid regulates the rate of energy production in the body’s cells. Thyroid disorder reduces the body’s metabolism and makes you feel sluggish. Reason 2 Thyroid disorder also increases your risk of degenerative diseases such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis and your risk of widespread infection. In severe cases, the energy level in the body’s cells cannot even sustain a basic level of metabolism, creating a life-threatening situation.…

Important Qualities of Anise Hyssop

Important Qualities of Anise Hyssop

This international herb, Anise Hyssop (Agastache Foeniculum)  is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family. It’s not only has culinary qualities but it also has medicinal and decorative qualities which makes this herb shine in all three areas. Anise Hyssop has a wonderful licorice scent. It’s color is a lavender shade with flowers of cylindrical shape. It is a short-lived perennial that grows mainly in the Upper Midwest and Great Plains into Canada. Anise Hyssop is a clump forming plant that generally grows 2 – 4 feet tall and about 1-3 feet wide.  Anise Hyssop’s medicinal qualities include digestive support, strengthening the respiratory system and supporting the immune and nervous system. It can also help with sleep, wound healing,…