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There is more to it than the sting
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one plant you learn about quickly when you walk into it. The serrated leaves and stems are covered with stinging hairs that contain histamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine. When the stinging hairs are touched, they can cause local irritation and a burning sensation that may last for several hours. Fortunately, the stinging hairs on the plant are inactivated by drying or cooking the plant.
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To help treat inflammatory disorders
Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) adorns many backyards. It grows extensively throughout North America and is now widely naturalized through much of Europe and parts of Asia. Its name comes from its fragrant yellow flowers, measuring about one inch in diameter, which bloom in the evening..
The plant is harvested at the beginning of the flowering season. Oil is extracted from the tiny dark-gray seeds, which are only one fifteenth of an inch (1.5 millimeter) long. The oil is commercially available in capsule form. Each capsule usually contains about 500 milligram of oil. Up to 12 capsules a day, or a half teaspoon of oil, may be used to treat various conditions.
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Ingredients:
2 cups water
1/4 t. salt
1 T. oil
1/2 fresh apple, cored and sliced (or 2 T. canned or fresh fruit)
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 cups oats
Can It Improve the Quality of Life for Women?
Most women suffer premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to some degree during their life. At times the quality of life that they enjoy can be negatively influenced by PMS symptoms. Up to 10 percent of women may experience complaints severe enough to interfere with normal functioning and coping with life.
PMS can express itself in many ways, including psychological symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, anxiety, anger, and depression. Physical symptoms may include physical and mental fatigue, headache, breast soreness, and abdominal bloating.
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Within your body there is an amazing protection mechanism–a system that protects you from all kinds of bacteria, viruses, and toxins. It’s your immune system. Your immune system works around the clock in so many different ways. It is a very intricate and complex system for eliminating and incapacitating any foreign invader. Sometimes the immune system overreacts to a certain stimuli, and you get an allergic response.
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Ingredients:
water with salt
1 lb. green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths
3 T. olive oil
1 c. sliced almonds
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 carrots (peeled) cut into 3-inch lengths and julienned (about 1 cup)
6 green onions, cut into 3-inch lengths and julienned (about 3/4 cup)
1 t. rinsed and chopped fresh thyme leaves
salt to taste
fresh-squeezed lemon juice
For the Relief of Migraines
As someone has said, headaches can be a real pain! Too many Americans suffer from the nagging pain and inconvenience of headaches. Some experience headaches caused by stress or tension, while others experience the intense throbbing of a migraine headache.
The length of pain from a headache is quite variable. A migraine may last anywhere from several hours to several days. Women are affected by migraines about three times more commonly than men. The pain associated with migraines can be so severe that individuals are unable to conduct routine activities. Headache is known to be a leading cause of absenteeism from work.
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Ingredients:
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1 c. cranberries
1/2 c. chopped apple
1/3 c. minced onion
1/4 c. diced orange
2 T. minced jalapeño pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 t. salt
The cranberry bush (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a low-growing evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and bright-red berries. This member of the heath family grows in mountains, forests, and damp bogs within the United States from Alaska to Virginia. However, most of the commercial berries are produced in Massachusetts and Wisconsin.
Native Americans used cranberries for both food and medicine. The berries were enjoyed either raw or sweetened with maple sugar. In addition, they used them in sauces, breads, and puddings. Cran-berries were also used in poultices for treating wounds. Cranberry leaves were typically used for diarrhea and urinary disorders. The sailors during Colonial days used cranberries to prevent scurvy.
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Ingredients:
1 c. cooked 7-grain cereal, cooled
2 c. cooked brown wild rice with herbs, cooled
1 16-oz. can peas and carrots (drained)
1/2 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. diced cucumber
1/8 c. chopped green bell pepper
1/4 t. onion powder
1/4 t. garlic powder
vegetable seasoning
alfalfa sprouts
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