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June 17, 2019 - Issue 4690


How to use the top 10 medicinal plants and herbs

top ten herbs for health

June 17, 2019

Treat high blood pressure, insomnia, diabetes, constipation, stomach and respiratory disorders, pain, infections and fever without making a trip to the pharmacy. Some can boost cognitive function and bone health. They were all used before the advent of medications, so why not try them now?

Homeopathy for asthma

homeopathy for asthma

June 17, 2019

Homeopathy uses the application of minute amounts of medicine to reduce symptoms or treat illness. While several homeopathic medicines may be effective for asthma, it is safest to consult with a homeopathic practitioner.

Protect your gums and your brain with K2

Protect your gums and your brain with K2

June 17, 2019

Avoiding your toothbrush and dental floss isn't the real cause of bleeding gums. In fact, as one of the first signs of gum disease, it tells far more than just the state of your teeth. It signals inflammation throughout your body, which may be noticed in your mouth first, but starts in your gut and impacts everything else, including your brain, and may be just the first indicator of a vitamin K2 deficiency.

Weekly health quiz — Magnesium, measles and grounding

week 83 health quiz

June 17, 2019

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.