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  The amazing health benefits of turmeric and curcumin include the ability to reduce inflammation, heal wounds, improve skin health, protect cognitive abilities, and ease menstrual difficulties. Turmeric also helps prevent depression, alleviate pain, slow down aging, protect the digestive tract, and prevent cancer.   What is Turmeric?   Closely related to the other members of the ginger family, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herb native to India. The herb itself is derived from the rhizome of the plant, which is dried before the useful powdered form can be acquired. It needs a rather specific temperature and environment to...

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  Health Benefits of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea   Drinking raspberry leaf tea is beneficial for pregnant women, as well as for people suffering from cold, flu, psoriasis, eczema, acne, obesity, indigestion, constipation, high blood pressure, aching joints, and general inflammation.   Raspberry leaf tea is packed with potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B, and vitamin E, along with a number of powerful antioxidants and alkaloids that give the tea such a diverse range of health benefits.   Pregnancy Aid   Raspberry tea helps to stimulate labor and ease childbirth, due to the effects it can have on the...

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  Neem (Azadirachta indica) is the common name of an extremely important tree native to the Indian subcontinent, which now grows in certain parts of the Middle East, as well. The important health benefits of neem leaves include their ability to improve hair and scalp health, soothe irritation, protect the skin, boost the immune system, and reduce inflammation and associated diseases. It also alleviates gastric conditions, slows the aging process, and maintains sexual organ health.   What is Neem?   Neem trees are a part of the mahogany family of trees, Meliaceae. These trees grow very rapidly and have broad-spreading...

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  Ever heard of amla juice? If you haven’t, then take note, as it has a host of excellent health benefits. The most notable benefits of amla juice include treating cough and cold, helping to lower cholesterol levels, regulating blood sugar levels, optimizing digestion, and treating respiratory infections. It also minimizes signs of aging, prevents chronic disease, stimulates the immune system and promotes growth and development, among others.   What is Amla Juice?   Amla juice is the juice of the amla berry, often referred to as Indian gooseberry. Scientifically known as Phyllanthus emblica, this tree bears the amla berries,...

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