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Researchers say the Ginkgo Biloba you take for energy also provides cardiovascular benefits

Every day millions of people reach for Ginkgo Biloba supplements to boost their energy level and to improve cognitive function. However, according to scientists in...
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Australian study highlights cognitive benefits of Lion’s Mane---the ‘smart mushroom’

A new study from Australia is adding to the growing body of research supporting the neuroprotective effects of Lion’s Mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus). According to...
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Senate resolution recognizes vital health role of nutritional supplements, other natural products

When tourists from the U.S. visit Asian countries they are often shocked by the amount of medical freedom enjoyed in these "backward"countries. Not only can...
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Quercetin shown to improve Covid-19 recovery in new study

Quercetin may be the latest nutrient to offer hope in reducing the symptoms of Covid-19. In a test of Covid-19 patients in Pakistan, a one-week...
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Turmeric extract shown to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness in new study

Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a flowering...
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Clinical study supports antiviral effects of echinacea extract in relation to Covid-19

Echinacea is the name of a group of flowering plants that are native to North America. Consumers of echinacea believe that the supplement boosts the...
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Saw palmetto effective for urinary tract symptoms according to international panel of urologists

An international panel of urologists published findings in June 2022 that won't come as a surprise to most herbal researchers: "Saw palmetto extract is a...
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Licorice root: researchers find promising cancer curing potential in new study

The immune benefits of licorice root may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, according to a new study. The study...
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With pandemic censorship in decline, elderberry immune benefits can be reported again

A couple of months makes a lot of difference. Just 60 days ago if you suggested elderberry could help battle COVID you'd promptly be censored...
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Green tea protects against influenza and other respiratory viruses, new meta-analysis confirms

Whether drinking, gargling or swallowing an extract in a capsule, green tea is effective at warding off influenza and other upper respiratory tract illnesses. These...
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Exposure Protection Pak: Over 50 nutrients, all backed by credible research

When it comes to building the immune system quickly and effectively, nothing provides more protection than the Exposure Protection Pak. Every Exposure Protection Pak box...
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Herbal supplement sales soar as Americans show greater trust in supplements than vaccines

Americans appear to have greater trust in herbal supplements than vaccines, and this has boosted supplement sales to record-breaking highs. According to a survey by...
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Vaccine failures around the world prove the need to optimize your own immune system

Optimal Health Systems SPECIAL REPORT Lockdowns and high vaccination rates have been a colossal failure on Native American reservations. Israel's mandatory vaccination policy has resulted...
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Astragalus 'balances immune response' in study on pro athletes

While moderate physical exercise has been proven to consistently improve one's immune system, strenuous exercise may exert an opposite effect---at least temporarily. This happens because...
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Clinical trial demonstrates potential oral benefits of curcumin extract

According to a new clinical trial, the anti-inflammatory benefits that curcumin is famous for begin right in the mouth. According to the preliminary study, published...
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Ginkgo biloba---the oldest tree on earth may also be the oldest medicine

Ginkgo Biloba today is known for the many medicinal benefits of its leaves and nuts. But not many people know that the Ginkgo Biloba is...
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Five studies proving Echinacea is a potent immune building nutrient

Last week we presented a brief history on the use of Echinacea as a natural health builder. If you missed the article you can see...
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Introduction to Echinacea -- America's favorite immune building herb

The herb that natural health advocates know as "Echinacea" is actually a genus---or a family of different species. The Echinacea genus includes ten species. They...
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