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August 10, 2015 - Issue 3278


The Many Medicinal Properties of Food

Food As Medicine

August 10, 2015

One of these side effect-free gems has been found to be more effective in relieving RA symptoms than the NSAID drug Voltaire. Another food may be the "drug" of first choice for IBS symptoms. And yet another may help lower blood pressure. My 6 top picks for health...

Plants Migrate, Too: On The Trail of Aloe Vera

Plants Migrate, Too: On The Trail of Aloe Vera

August 10, 2015

Aloe has been prized for thousands of years as a healing agent for skin wounds, headaches, constipation, and digestive upset. This ancient remedy is still incredibly popular today and you can grow this natural medicinal plant easily so you'll always have a fresh supply.

Saturated Fat Helps Avoid Diabetes

Saturated Fat

August 10, 2015

A shift in diet away from traditional full-fat foods - including butter - may be responsible for the rising rates of type 2 diabetes in the US. While public health agencies continue to recommend health-damaging whole grains, the real protection appears to come from healthy fats, including saturated fats.