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Curcuma ‘kills cancer cells’ -

It has been shown before that curcuma or turmeric is good for losing weight and it’s beneficial for your memory. Now it is supposed that curcuma also has the power to kill cancer cells.
Scientists of the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland have discovered that the Indian yellowroot is capable of breaking down cancer cells.
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Oregano works against MRSA -

The essential oil of a type of oregano that grows in the Himalaya mountains has strong anti bacterial properties. It can even kill the super bacteria MRSA.
When this oil can be put into hand soaps or cleaning products, this could help hospitals to get rid of this MRSA (Methicilline Resistente Staphylococcus Aureus) bacteria. This discovery […]

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Lavender helps with fear for the dentist -

Lavender can help people, who are afraid of the dentist, to cope with the fear and the stress that they experience during a visit to the dentist. This is the result of British research.
The researchers at the King’s College in London studied the effects of lavender before a visit to the dentist on 340 people. […]

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Siberian ginseng enhances endurance -

Siberian ginseng enhances mental and physical performance, while increasing athletic stamina. Siberian ginseng has a protective effect on the adrenal gland, which allows the body to better withstand prolonged stress.
In one study long-distance runners improved their times by 9% while male athletes overall work capacity was improved by 23%. Gain an extra quarter of your […]

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Rosemary protects against Alzheimer -

Scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in California have found that the herb rosemary fights off free-radical damage in the brain. The carnosic acid (CA) in the plant protects the brain from chemicals which can cause degeneration. Scientists also believe this acid protects against Alzheimer’s and normal brain ageing. Because it’s a naturally […]

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Magnolia against bad breath -

A new remedy against bad breath is magnolia. Chewing for half an hour on a mint with magnolia extract reduced the amount of bacteria in the mouth that cause bad breath by 60 percent. Chewing for half an hour on a ‘regular’ mint only killed about 3.6 percent of the bacteria.
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Ginkgo biloba and ginseng improve brain power -

Herbal extracts ginkgo biloba and ginseng have long been used in China to boost energy and performance. Now scientists at the University of Northumbria have found that taking the two together daily can greatly enhance brain power. Ginseng to sharpen the memory and ginkgo to improve concentration. These two herbs synergise in a remarkable way!
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Echinacea can prevent colds -

By using the herb echinacea you can reduce to chance of catching a cold by half. This has been announced by American scientist in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Those who take echinacea have 58% more chance of not catching a cold. Also the duration of the cold is reduced by one to four days.
Experts believe that […]

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