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Currant shrub is a native of Tibet, it is widely spread and cultivated in the Europe for about 400 years. It was first planted in the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and northern Germany, where it grows in the woods, often in hilly areas, with abundant annual precipitation, having a high resistance to frost.
In the wild, currants prefer wetter and cool temperate areas, protected from strong winds. The fruit is harvested for medicinal purposes, as well as the leaves, immediately after the fruit is fully...
Posted by bright on Jan 25, 2012 | 0 comments
Delicious and nutritious, peanut butter has many benefits on the body. It plays an important role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular diseases.
A good source of potassium:
A diet high in salt is associated with increased blood pressure, stroke and other diseases. However, a diet rich in potassium may reduce the risk of suffering from heart disease and can also improve health.
In a...
Posted by bright on Jan 23, 2012 | 0 comments
Did you know that hair loss, dry skin or excessive sweating may be signs of a hormonal imbalance? It is time to learn how to decipher the signals you receive from the endocrine system.
The thyroid is located in the neck. Thyroid hormones influence heart rate, respiration rate, the rate at which calories are burned, skin health, growing process, “production” of heat, fertility and...
Posted by bright on Jan 23, 2012 | 0 comments
Why is it recommended to drink one glass of carrot juice per day? Because it is an anti-aging elixir and speeds healing to many illnesses.
The most important nutrient that the carrot contains is beta-carotene (a substance that increases the body’s resistance to diseases), the precursor of vitamin A.
Furthermore, beta-carotene is an important antioxidant that helps maintain and restore good visual...
Posted by bright on Jan 20, 2012 | 0 comments
Whether you use chamomile as an infusion, tincture or powder, natural treatments with chamomile are effective and help you have an easy digestion. It is therefore advisable to prepare the counter remedies for heartburn, bloating, constipation and indigestion.
Buckthorn for constipation:
In case of constipation, the most widely used remedy is a decoction of buckthorn. It is prepared by boiling one...
Posted by bright on Jan 19, 2012 | 0 comments
If you suffer from a chronic illness, you must take more care of you in the winter. Read our tips if you want to get through the winter without health problems.
In winter, we especially fear about colds and flu, but they are only a small part of the winter inconvenience.
Cold subject the body to adaptation processes, and these changes will affect especially those suffering from lung or heart disease. More...
Posted by bright on Jan 18, 2012 | 0 comments
It is normal to sweat at night, when we sleep, if we are dressed too thick or if the room is too hot. Otherwise, however, night sweats can be a sign of various diseases.
Excessive sweating, called hyperhidrosis, occurs because of an abundant and abnormal secretion of sweat glands. The use of drugs can trigger hyperhidrosis in some people. These include vasodilators pills, hypoglycemic and the...