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Growing Up with Betel Nut

April 12, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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Areca catechu, betel, betel leaf, betel nut, betel nut plantation, culinary, digestion, flavoring, food, Herb, Herbs, India, India betel nut, Konkan, Konkan betel nut, konkan India, Maharashtra, medicine, Mumbai, Mumbai betel nut, Mumbai paan, paan, paan digestion, piper betle, Shrivardan gota, traditions

By Shaila Gupte Betel nut (pronounced bet′-al) palm trees (Areca catechu) are grown in different parts of India, as well...

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Can Constipation Really Cause Lower Back Pain?

Can Constipation Really Cause Lower Back Pain?

March 9, 2021 Denise Mann
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Back Pain, Constipation, digestion, For Those Quarantine Aches, Health, lower back pain

If you have low back pain, you’re not alone. According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 85 percent of working people...

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Tamarind – Herb of the Month

November 2, 2020 The Herb Society of America
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Africa, Asia, Beer, beverage, culinary, digestion, Egypt, flavoring, food, Herb, Herb of the Month, Herbs, History, India, legends, medicinal, medicine, Mexico, seed, tamarind, tamarind Africa, tamarind Asia, tamarind beverages, tamarind candy, tamarind culinary use, tamarind Herb of the Month, tamarind Herb Society of America, tamarind herbal uses, tamarind India, tamarind legends, tamarind medicinal, tamarind Mexico, tamarind oil, tamarind pulp, tamarind seeds, tamarind Worcestershire sauce, Tamarindus indica

By Maryann Readal The tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) is one of many tropical herbal trees. Its leaves, bark, wood, roots,...

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How Hot Is It?

September 28, 2020 The Herb Society of America
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capsaicin, chile, chile peppers, digestion, food, Herb, Herbs, hot peppers, medicine, oils, seasonal

By Carol Kagan Counter-Attack for the Burn Capsaicin is an alkaline oil. Thus, water and alcohol don’t help alleviate the...

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Celery Seed – The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month

September 7, 2020 The Herb Society of America
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ayurveda, beverage, digestion, Essential oil, food, Herb, herb garden, Herb of the Month, herbal lore, Herbs, History, legends, medicinal, oils, perfume, seed, smallage

By Maryann Readal Cajun seasonings, etc. These tiny seeds pack a lot of punch when it comes to nutrition. A...

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Types of Stool: What Doctors Want You to Know About Your Bowel Movements

Types of Stool: What Doctors Want You to Know About Your Bowel Movements

August 19, 2020 Lauren Cahn
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bowel movements, digestion

Discussing the types of bowel movements may seem disgusting or at least embarrassing, but paying attention to what’s coming out...

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Why You’re Bloated Right Now and How to Beat It

Why You’re Bloated Right Now and How to Beat It

June 24, 2020 Rebecca and Reisha Harper
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bloating, digestion, Healthy Eating

People everywhere have been experiencing intense stress and anxiety these past months, and stress definitely wreaks havoc on both mind...

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Why Do I Have to Bowel Movements When I Exercise?

June 15, 2020 Amy Schlinger
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digestion, Digestive Health

You know that all-too-familiar feelingyou get dressed, you lace up your kicks, you set out for your walk or run,...

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Why Staying at Home Causes Constipation—and How to Get Relief

May 19, 2020 Denise Mann, MS
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Constipation, digestion, digestive tract

Quarantine constipation If you’re like many people, you’ve spent the last few months getting the hang of working or taking...

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How to Build a Strong Microbiome to Improve Your Gut Health

May 7, 2020 Rebecca and Reisha Harper
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digestion, gut health, microbiome

As we start getting into the groove of quarantine, think of this time as an opportunity to reset your diet....

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