The virus that is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes outbreaks is called the Herpes Simplex virus, or HSV. The vast majority of the world’s population is at least familiar with its most common manifestation, the cold sore. In fact, it is so common that it is estimated that 67% of the world’s population …
One very popular remedy for cold sores and similar viral infections has been Lemon Balm, i.e Melissa officinalis. This is a favorite herb of mine in general because of its many wonderful properties which include effectiveness against HSV (the virus that causes cold sores and herpes) and other viruses. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, calming, antiviral, …
What is Licorice Root? Licorice root, also known by its latin name as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a very popular medicinal herb traditionally used globally for centuries for a variety of conditions: Its breadth of actions and effectiveness have made it an invaluable tool in traditional herbal medicine, and is extensively researched. The most important active …
The virus that is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes is called the Herpes Simples virus, or HSV. There are two subtypes – HSV-1, which most often causes cold sores on the face, and HSV-2, which is usually the genital type. HSV infections are so common, that it is estimated the 90% of the …
‘Antioxidant’ is a term that has been known in the general social consciousness for quite sometime now. Most of us know that when something is an antioxidant, that’s a good thing and that you want more of it. Not as many people know what exactly an antioxidant IS and what makes it so good for …
Many of us have come to accept that womens health issues such as dryness, infections, cervical dysplasia and pain in the vaginal canal are all normal parts of being a female. But what if I told you this does not have to be your reality? There is a great deal you can do to control …
What Zinc Does for Us Zinc is an important element for many functions of the body. It has a role in many cellular processes all over the body, where it assists enzymes, protein synthesis, and tissue formation. Being deficient in zinc can results in quite a few issues, such as impaired healing, lowered immunity, and …
Researchers all over the world have been increasingly studying the many potentially important therapeutic benefits of polysaccharides. These complex molecules have the ability to interact with different factors in our bodies to exert various effects. Most abundantly found in seaweeds and mushroom, these varied molecules have a lot of actions. Studies have shown their ability …
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Quite a few research studies in recent years have been looking at the various benefits of polysaccharides. These compounds are found in different plants, such as mushrooms and marine algae. It has long been known that medicinal mushrooms, for example, boast quite a few important functions, such as immune modulation and anticancer mechanisms. These functions …
Marine algae, or seaweed, families are often distinguished from each other very broadly by their colour. There are green algae, brown algae, and red algae. Quite a bit of research has been devoted to these groups because they seem to poses a variety of compounds that have a lot of promise in medicine. It seems …
