Cayenne / Capsicum: Anti-Inflammatory, Weight Loss & Digestive Aid!
Cayenne is a spice that is also known as capsicum, hot pepper, red pepper, chili and chili pepper. It is derived from the cayenne shrub, a perennial plant native to Central America. Cayenne is often an ingredient of foods prepared in Latin America and the southwestern United...
read moreGinger Root: Benefits and Information
Ginger root extract is derived from the root of the herb Zingiber officinale. Ginger is native to Asia, and is an ancient traditional remedy for a variety of conditions, including nausea, diarrhea, arthritis and colic. Ginger is now one of the most popular herbal remedies for...
read moreMelatonin Information and Side Effects
Melatonin is a hormone manufactured by the pineal gland, a small gland located in the center of the brain. Melatonin synthesis is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light. Increases in the level of melatonin causes the body to feel less alert. Basically what that means...
read moreBoswellia For Arthritis, Plus Benefits and Side Effects
What is Boswellia? Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) is a branching tree that is native to India. It grows in dry, hilly regions of the country and produces a resin that can be extracted and purified for medicinal purposes. This resin, known as “Indian Frankincense” or...
read morePassion Flower: Benefits and Facts
Passion Flower grows on long vines in shaded, woody areas of the United States. The plant was named “Passion Flower” by Spanish explorers who thought that its flowers resembled three nails and a crown of thorns, reminding them of the Passion of Christ. The plant...
read moreDHEA Hormone Review: Benefits and Side Effects
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It’s a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen in the body, although it may play other physiological roles, as well. Beginning at about age 30, levels of DHEA in both men and women...
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