Acidity is a condition wherein the stomach produces excess quantities of acid, which otherwise helps in digestive process by breaking down food. Although normally there are some protective mechanisms formulated in the stomach and proximal intestine, against the acid, an imbalance between the level of acid secretion and the protective mechanism could lead to acidity.
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According to a group of U.S. Researchers, Echinacea may not only help in reducing symptoms of common cold, but could help prevent infection of certain cold viruses.
Among people who were administered Echinacea, fifty eight percent showed a lower risk of catching cold. The researchers did not study the effects of the herb directly, but looked […]

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During the initial stages of flu or cold, place a whole unpeeled grapefruit cut into four pieces in a pot, covered with water. Heat it to boil, stir and add a tablespoon of honey and drink the entire mixture. Brian Berman, MD, Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Maryland University, US says […]

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There are many natural ingredients that are also excellent body coolants. Watch out for any signs of dehydration such as tiredness, nausea, hot and dry skin, headache, quickening of heart beat, dizziness and acute thirst, and keep your-self hydrated this summer, with these natural coolants.
Kokum Factoid – is an evergreen herb, found in the western […]

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Garlic, which belongs to the Alium (onion) family, is also one of the oldest herbs, ever known to man. It is considered a miracle herb, or a –cure-all herb.
A recent study published in the Journal of National Cancer Institure reveals that men who consumed more than ten grams of garlic a day, were fifty percent […]

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Herbal agents could be of use in treating inflammatory bladder diseases, reveals a preliminary study, conducted to test the ability of green tea in protecting the inflammation of bladder cells.
The University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine Study, discovered that components present in green tea protected the bladder cells from any damage in culture. Green Tea, […]

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It has been confirmed that an herbal medicine “Koankro” is capable of curing HIV/AIDS. This was revealed during a clinical analysis conducted by the Biochemistry and Biotechnology department of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
“Koankro” is an herbal mixture prepared by Mr.Kamara Agyapong, the Director of Peace Herbal Clinic at Ejisu in Ashanthi. […]

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Various studies have revealed yoga to be an effective therapy in reducing the intensity and frequency of Asthma bouts.
Yoga, which includes Pranayama (breathing), is not only great for meditation, but also for the lungs. It increases the air capacity, air flow, efficiency and stamina of lungs. Different Pranayama techniques such as the ‘Breath of Fire’, […]

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