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Jan 30, 2010, How To Lose Belly Fat

Looking for steps to lose belly fat? Well, here are some tips and tricks that you can use to lose that gut.

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Dec 25, 2009, Alternative Treatment for ADHD

Try an alternative treatment for adhd before you turn to prescription medication.

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Dec 19, 2009, Colon Flush

A colon flush can be very beneficial to your health. Here's how it's done.

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Dec 19, 2009, Natural Colon Cleansing

Natural colon cleansing can help with most of your sickness and illnesses

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Dec 10, 2009, Butterbur Herb

Butterbur herb has been as successful as the prescription drugs Allegra and Zyrtec in treating symptoms of hay fever and causes less drowsiness, which is a common side effect of

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Dec 10, 2009, Butchers Broom

Butchers broom works particularly well to ease swelling and pain for people who are

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Dec 10, 2009, Burr Marigold

Burr Marigold is also known as Water Agrimony. The herb is used very little at the present time as a natural remedy.

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Dec 10, 2009, The Burdock Plant

The Burdock plant is one of those nature’s best remedies that grow in your own backyard. It is found along roadsides and meadows throughout North America

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Dec 10, 2009, Buckthorn

Today many veterinarians use Buckthorn as a purgative for dogs.

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Dec 10, 2009, Buchu

Buchu is a small shrub that grows in southern Africa. It grows 2-3 feet high with five petaled flowers that are whitish to pink. The leaves are glossy and contain an oil that increases the productio

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Dec 10, 2009, The Brahmi Herb

Brahmi herb has gained world wide recognition as a memory booster, for promoting mind alertness and is widely used as an antioxidant and in improving the brain cell functions.

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Dec 10, 2009, The Borage Plant

The Borage plant is an annual with an exquisite, bright blue and star-like flowers which are edible.

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Dec 10, 2009, The Boldo Herb

The Boldo herb is an evergreen shrub/tree with leathery, aromatic leaves and scented flowers that bloom in autumn.

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Dec 9, 2009, The Bogbean Herb

The Bogbean herb is found in stagnant pools and on spongy bogs. The flowers, are of a bright rose color, and when in full bloom the surface of the petal are covered with a white fringe.

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Dec 9, 2009, The Blue Flag Herb

The Blue Flag herb is available in powdered root, solid extract, fluid extract, and tincture at health food stores.

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Dec 9, 2009, The Blue Cohosh Herb

The Blue Cohosh herb is also known as Papoose Root, Squawroot, Beechdrops, Blue Ginseng, Leontice, and Blueberry Root.

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Dec 9, 2009, Bloodroot

Bloodroot has very thick and strong roots that, when cut, reveal a blood-red color, hence the name. Bloodroot is potentially toxic and can cause severe side effects if ingested in excess.

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Dec 9, 2009, Blessed Thistle

During the Middle ages, Blessed Thistle was used to treat bubonic plague and used as a popular cure-all. Today it is considered a remedy for a range of problems

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Dec 9, 2009, The Bladderwrack Herb

The Bladderwrack herb (Kelp) offers a high nutritional yield and is a good source of trace elements, especially iodine.

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Dec 9, 2009, The Blackberry Plant

The blackberry plant has slender branches that feature sharp prickles and the leaves are finely hairy with three to five leaflets.

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Dec 7, 2009, Black Willow Bark

Black Willow bark contains a safe natural source of aspirin-like chemicals.

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Dec 7, 2009, Black walnut Tree

The Native Indians used the bark of the black walnut tree to treat skin problems such as ringworm. They drank a tea made from the bark as a laxative.

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Dec 7, 2009, Black Root

Black Root is available in tincture and dried root and is an ingredient in many products.

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Dec 7, 2009, Black Mustard Seed

Black Mustard seed is one of the oldest spices that is known to man and is highly regarded for its medicinal properties.

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Dec 7, 2009, Black Horehound

Black Horehound is a perennial herb that has hairy, strong smelling foliage and clusters of pinkish-purple flowers.

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Dec 7, 2009, Black Haw

During the 19th century, physicians valued Black Haw for its sedative effect on the nervous system.

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Dec 5, 2009, The Black Cohosh herb

The rhizome and root of the black cohosh herb contains a substance that acts like the female hormone estrogen. This leafy perennial is prescribed for several menstrual and menopausal conditions.

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Dec 5, 2009, The Black Catechu Herb

The Black catechu herb or Acacia tree grows in the region of Africa. It is a thorny, scraggly tree that grows to about 15 feet high.

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Dec 5, 2009, The Bittersweet Vine

The Bittersweet vine has star shaped flowers that are pinkish purple in color and have bright yellow stamens.

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Dec 5, 2009, Bistort Herb

The Bistort herb is a hardy perennial with a number of tuberous roots that produce an S-shaped root stock.

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Dec 5, 2009, Biota

It is associated primarily with the heart and digestive system. Biota is especially helpful for treating constipation in the elderly due to its oily nature.

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Dec 5, 2009, Bilberry

Some European herbalist claim that Bilberry may protect the arteries by reducing deposits that lead to heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure

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Dec 5, 2009, Beth Root

Beth root contains a natural precursor of the female sex hormone. The Native American Indians used it to lesson the pain and difficulty during childbirth.

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Dec 5, 2009, Benzoin Herb

The oil from the Benzoin herb is prepared from the crude resin from the trunk of a tall evergreen that is native to the tropical areas of the Far East such as Indonesia.

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Dec 5, 2009, Bee Balm

Bee Balm is a perennial plant and there are twelve species of the Monarda genus.

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Dec 5, 2009, The Bearberry Plant

Modern use of the Bearberry plant is recommended for urinary tract infections, chronic cystitis, kidney and gallstones.

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Dec 5, 2009, Bayberry Shrubs

Bayberry shrubs are available as tinctures, fluid-extract, capsules, powder, dried root, bark

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Dec 3, 2009, The Bay Leaf Plant

Commercially, the Bay Leaf plant is used as detergents, toothpaste, cosmetics, perfumes, and liqueurs.

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Dec 3, 2009, Barberry Bush

The berries that grow on the barberry bush are about ½ inch long, oblong and slightly curved; when ripe, of a fine, red color and has a pleasant sharp biting taste.

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Dec 3, 2009, Balsam of Tolu

Balsam of tolu is a tall tree that is native to northern South America. It produces white flowers and winged seed pods. Balsam trees are tapped like rubber trees to collect their resin like gums

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Dec 3, 2009, Balmony

Balmony is an erect little plant that grows sparingly on the edges of swamps, wet woods, and rivers. It is a perennial herb that grows from 2 to 4 feet high

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Dec 3, 2009, Balm of Gilead

The Balm of Gilead is a smooth-trunked, fast growing, deciduous tree that has balsamic-incense-scented sticky buds which unfold into large heart-shaped serrated leaves.

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Dec 2, 2009, The Avens Herb

In the 19th century avens herb roots were used to flavor ale and was put in with linens to keep them smelling fresh and to keep the moths away.

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Dec 2, 2009, Atlas Cedar

The atlas cedar trees are mostly grown for the production of essential oil, which is obtained through steam distillation.

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Dec 2, 2009, Ashwaganda

Ashwaganda is sought after for its berries, leaves, and roots and is thought to aid in restoring muscles, body tissues, and bone marrow. This herb is commonly prescribed as a medicinal supplement for

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Dec 2, 2009, Apricot Seeds

Apricot seeds are also known as bitter almonds and are believed to expel mucus from the lungs as well as an agent to stop coughing. They are also prescribed as a laxative.

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Dec 2, 2009, American Cranesbill

The American Cranesbill produces a hairy stem with opposite pairs of leaves and clusters of attractive rose-purple flowers that bloom from April to July.

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Dec 2, 2009, The Allspice Tree

The Allspice tree is a small, tropical evergreen that has gray aromatic bark, leathery green leaves, and dark purple berries

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Dec 2, 2009, Aloe Plants

Aloe plants, also known as medicinal aloe, medicine plant, and the burn plant, are a perennial tropical herb

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Aug 14, 2009, Skin Care Products

With so many skin care products on the market, you have to be careful what you apply to your skin

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