Ingredient Highlight; Ruta Graveolens (Rue)
Ruta Graveolens, also referred to as Rue, has an ancient history. It is an antispasmodic herb with analgesic properties. The genus name Ruta, is derived from Greek, meaning “to set free,” an expression of its reputation for freeing people from disease.
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What is Calendula officinalis
This wildly efficacious remedy promotes healthy regeneration of damaged skin and soreness in muscles/joints. It promotes rapid healing of affected areas when applied topically.
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Why we use Thuja Occidentalis to Remove Warts
Scientifically, Thuja occidentalis, in specific concentrations, has the demonstrated the ability to safely eradicate warts on the body. Thus, Thuja represents an effective agent for the treatment of warts due to its wide variety of naturally occurring antimicrobial phytochemicals.
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Discover 6 Tips for a Restful Night's Sleep
The three pillars of health are good food, exercise, and quality sleep. We spend a third of our lives in sleep, yet often it can be the most neglected of the three. With all the stimulation of the modern world it is often hard to finally disconnect and fall into a restful sleep.
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Organic and Non-GMO
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism, the term represents any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. GMOs have a variety of use in crops. These include use as a new hybrid species that are resistant to certain pests; the development of crops with higher tolerance of exposure to toxic herbicides such as Roundup thereby increasing pesticide use; and those which have improved drought tolerance etc.
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Types of Eczema, Symptoms and Causes
Itchy patches of skin driving you mad? You are not alone. Over 30 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from eczema and 334 million people globally. Eczema, or Atopic Dermatitis, is actually a group of diseases that present as an inflammation on the skin.
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A Closer Look at Athlete’s Foot
This blog explores the biology behind athlete’s foot and jock itch, common triggers, and the role of clean, plant-powered care in supporting healthier-feeling skin.
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Ahhh...Lavender!
Lavender is a very popular flower; used for it’s amazing smell, beautiful color, and plant qualities. It’s actually not just a single plant, but is an entire genus of over 39 species of flowering plants that grow all over the globe. It prefers dry and temperate climates, which is why the Mediterranean region has become a mainstay of production.
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Gout Symptoms and How To Treat It?
Gout is a type of arthritis that can be characterized by severe and almost sudden attacks of pain, inflammation, tenderness, burning and redness in the joints. Usually affecting a single joint in the lower extremities such as the base of the big toe. However, severe gout can sometimes affect many joints at one time, known as polyarticular gout. Affected joints become so swollen, hot and tender that suffers have even complained bed sheets weigh too much to tolerate. If left untreated you then deal with recurrent gout which can later result in the formation of kidney stones, irreversible joint damage or even tophi.
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