Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is one of the most widely used essential oils in the world. Long heralded for its calming and soothing properties, it is also known as English Lavender or Common Lavender. Lavender essential oil is generally non-irritating to skin and is Generally Accepted As Safe. (GRAS.) However, there are some safety considerations when […]
Health Benefits of Black Pepper
One of the most widely used spices across the globe, black pepper is no stranger to adding its trademark kick to palates and cuisines across the culinary world. However, the spice isn’t just useful in the kitchen; black pepper also offers much in the way of valuable medicinal properties. Black pepper has long been used […]
Hair Loss? Fluoride Could be to Blame
Are you experiencing thinning hair and can’t figure out the cause? The answer could be lurking in your water–or your toothpaste. A 2010 study found that exposure to high levels of sodium fluoride (10 mmol/L) “resulted in a marked increase in terminal dUTP nick end labeling-positive cells in the outer layer of the outer root sheath, […]
Study: Fiber May Help you Sleep
Have a hard time falling and staying asleep? Of course there are obvious factors that will keep you awake at night–stress, caffeine, hormone imbalances. But, if you’re experiencing mild insomnia, you may take a look at your diet. A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine says that eating […]
Magnesium May Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at Indiana University say that magnesium intake may help to prevent pancreatic cancer. Their study, “Magnesium intake and incidence of pancreatic cancer: The VITamins and Lifestyle study,” recently appeared in the British Journal of Cancer. “Pancreatic cancer is really unique and different from other cancers,” said study co-author Ka He, chair of the […]
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