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Chicory is considered by many to be a weed. But little do these people realize that it is also a very nutritious plant. It is versatile and all parts can be eaten. It grows pretty much anywhere and can often be found in vacant land lots, fields, and even alongside the road. The roots can be boiled and serve as a vegetable, the leaves can be washed and become a nutritious salad and if one wished to have a drink such as coffee they can toast the root and crush it to deliver a warm substitute.

Herbal remedies such as this are available in my book “Medicinal Nature” available through Amazon.

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The Medicinal Uses of Bearberry

November 2nd 2009 22:43

The small evergreen Bearberry grows along the ground. On this plant grows bright red berries. The berries are nutritious for the body but so are the leaves. The leaves can be consumed to improve the function of the kidneys and bladder. This plant has also been used during and prior to the 1800’s to break up stones in the bladder. Picking the leaves in the fall will allow them to reach their full medicinal potency.

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The Uses of Alder

October 26th 2009 22:40

Alder is a tree that closely resembles a birch tree. Typically the inner bark is used to treat ailments. A person can either use the bark to apply topically to cuts, scrapes or even burns by chewing yet careful not to suck any of the nutrients or “medicinal qualities” from it. It can be directly applied to the wounded area.

Also, the inner bark of the Alder tree can be boiled and the tea that is made from it can be drunk. This will relieve stomach or abdominal problems such as nausea, cramping, diarrhea etc.

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Milkweed

October 23rd 2009 22:36

Milkweed is most often considered a nuisance. But, if you are out hiking, lost or hungry and have no food this little weed can become a life saver. It is most recognizable by its fluffy seeds. These are highly flammable and can start a fire with ease, only a small spark is needed. The buds, shoots and tops can be eaten after they have been boiled. They are pleasant in taste and can keep your energy levels up.

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Foods that Boost Your Sex Life!

October 19th 2009 22:34

There are certain foods that trigger sexual desire and the avid need to fulfill or achieve good sexual experiences. These are called aphrodisiacs. Well, I am going to tell you about some foods that stimulate your natural sexual desire according to the experts:
• Dark chocolate
• Spicy foods (salsas, peppers, etc

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Increasing Omega 3

October 14th 2009 22:32

Omega 3’s are important, I can not stress it enough. I know that I have written about this aspect of nutrition and prevention before but it is always worth repeating. By not getting enough omega 3 fatty acids in our diets we run a very high risk of heart disease, obesity, cancer and the effects of aging. Supplements are good but natural sources are always better. Foods are where the most benefits are found. The foods that are extremely high in omega 3’s are:
• Dark leafy greens
• Meats

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B6 Deficiencies

October 9th 2009 22:31

Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient. If we have a B6 deficiency it can bring with it terrible consequences. For instance:
• Anxiety
• Stress

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Bone Strengthening Foods

October 5th 2009 22:28

There are some foods that naturally stimulate bone strengthening. The denser your bones, the more of a chance you have to prevent conditions such as osteoporosis. Saving your body the trouble and pain of breaking bones should be one of the top priorities especially in aging women.

We know that milk does the trick but how can we achieve more dense bones? What foods encourage strong healthy bones in aging individuals? Well here they are the bone strengthening super foods

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Valuable Natural Remedies!!!!!!

September 29th 2009 22:54

I wanted to remind all of my readers that I write full length articles on health and natural remedies. I invite everyone to browse through the list of hundreds of quality pieces where you can find something you need! Please stop by and find out how you can heal yourself naturally. Many things I have not yet covered here so I am sure you'll learn a lot by reading!

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Arnica Montana

September 24th 2009 22:44

Arnica Montana is also widely known as Leopard’s Bane. The roots and the flowers are primarily used. The type of herbal remedies that Arnica Montana is used for are in homeopathy. This means that the potency is diluted until the treatment is safe to use. Arnica Montana is safe and effective when used properly.

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Comment by Manda
on Health Benefits of Sunflower Oil and Seeds

September 16th 2009 14:25

Medicinal Nature

Thanks everyone for reading. I decided to write this after I harvested our sunflower garden this month. There I was toasting them and thought, "I just can't believe how many nutrients are packed into these little things." LOL

I am so glad you all liked the post! Have a great day!

~Manda

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on The Benefits of Pomegranate

September 16th 2009 14:22

Medicinal Nature

Hey Wilson,
One way to get the nutrients from them is to juice them. I felt the same way about the seeds, so I decided to take the fruit, cut it in half then use an orange juice squeezer as if to make orange juice. Just be careful with the juice cause it can stain.

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on What Happened to "And Justice for All"?

September 12th 2009 14:23

Medicinal Nature

As an added note: Awareness must be raised for these victims! Thanks SL for helping with that!

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on What Happened to "And Justice for All"?

September 12th 2009 14:17

Medicinal Nature

This is just horrid!! I read about this on another site too- the problem is that the last judge took away the dad's right to appeal!!!!!!! It is really funny, murderers get to appeal like 3 or 4 times right? But this dad that has been so wrongly treated when HE RAISED the kid is NOT entitled to an appeal! This is just crazy! Absolutely disgusting!

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on The Benefits of Pomegranate

September 11th 2009 23:34

Medicinal Nature

LOL~ yep, I guess you will...

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on Natural Remedies for Animals

August 10th 2009 14:14

Medicinal Nature

Oh yes! I have been doing a lot of research on animal health and you would be surprised at what is available for their benefit as well as ours!

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on Celiac Disease

July 27th 2009 23:23

Medicinal Nature

You are very welcome! I am happy to help, this is why I dedicate a large portion of my work to raising awareness. It is for people like you that have had a great weight laid on their shoulders with no way to get out from under it. Take care and I wish you luck!

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on Garden Herbs: Mood Disorders

July 11th 2009 19:59

Medicinal Nature

Hey Cathy! It has been a while... I hope all is well!!

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on Herbal Flea Repellents for Animals

June 30th 2009 16:31

Medicinal Nature

Thanks Hazius! Excellent idea!!! Thank God for accidents- LOL! We need more natural remedies for things to rid ourselves of the poisons that we have grown so dependent on. Have a great day.

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on Making Flour Naturally

June 24th 2009 13:28

Medicinal Nature

Hi Lara. It does take some time. It can be dried throughout the night or during the day- depending on the amount it can take around 8 hours. Also, it depends on what you are making as to how much you'll need.