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Ginger is Better than Drugs for Pain, says Study

A new study published in the journal Arthritis compared ginger extract to the common drugs betamethasone (cortisone) and ibuprofen for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Whil…

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7 Easy Ways To Heal with Ginger

Ginger is a wonder root. Its healing power is inversely proportional to how knobbly and unattractive it looks. Its role in easing digestive problems and healing painful joints is undisputed. It brings…

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How Ginger Can Help You Keep Your Fitness Resolutions

Now that the hype of New Year's resolutions has faded, the real work begins. Avoid injury and burnout by keeping your muscles rested and recovered. Keep your metabolism working at its full potential…

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The Best Natural Home Remedy for the Flu

Here in the U.S., we’ve entered an early and unexpected flu season, with most of the country experiencing high levels of flu-like illness. Influenza is a virus, and once contracted you may experien…

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40 Days of Green Smoothies – Recipes & Giveaway!

Green is the new pink, in the smoothie world. Vegetables in blended form may sound off-putting, but when made correctly, green smoothies are truly delicious. They can also work wonders on a stale (or …

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How To Counter Dietary Pollutants & Pesticides

We have so polluted our planet that eight different pesticides were recently reported to have contaminated the snow-capped tips of the Rocky Mountains. If they’re contaminated, then everywhere is cont…

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14 Foods that Fight Inflammation and Pain

Some of the best healing remedies to overcome inflammation also taste fabulous (I can’t say that about any prescription medications). Plus, foods won’t cause the nasty side effects common to most pain…

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7 Libido Boosters from Around the World

By Laurel House, Planet Green It’s a fact: 30 percent of American women have low sexual desire. To lift your libido, there are several little-known tricks you can try. Have fun testing out these …

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Natural Allergy Relief

Allergy medications are very effective, but that doesn't mean that some alternative remedies can't provide relief too. Watch this to learn about a few.…

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Sweet Potato Ginger Soup

Eating a rainbow of colors isn't so easy in the winter, but here is a soup that is as sweet and pungent as it is colorful. More accurately, the soup will be as colorful as the sweet potatoes that you …

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