The mint family is one of the most useful medicinal and culinary herb families because of it's great taste and healing properties…
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(Mentha piperita)
PART USED: leaves
Rosmarinic acid
THE SIMPLE LIFE
Many people in this region still walk to the grocery store, gather their own firewood, grow their own kale, and collect eggs from their own organic chickens.
Not All Olive Oil Is Created Equal
Making olive oil is both an art and a science. Besides sourcing the best organic, non-GMO olives, there's many other standards that must be taken into account.
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HARD WORKERS
These yellow and black buzzers have a huge job to do in our eco system and they certainly don’t get the appreciation they deserve.
Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, & Honey
These yellow and black buzzers have a huge job to do in our eco system and they certainly don’t get the appreciation they deserve…
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MEDICINAL COOKING
Spices have been used as medicine throughout the world for centuries.
Spice It Up! Medicinal Cooking
Embrace this powerful traditional medicine!…
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CRETAN HONEY
The unique flavor is from all the aromatic plants and herbs in the mountains.
Add Some Honey To It
The honey in Crete is internationally known because of its amazing flavor…
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DANDELIONS (Taraxacum officinale)
PART USED: leaf, root, & flower
Plant Monograph: Dandelions and the many conditions they treat with the root and leaf
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) dare to grow anywhere whether it's in the middle of the city or out in the country, they're very hardy and perhaps that is why they offer us so many health benefits…
Read MoreVegetable Cures: Carrot Poultice & Onion Ear Muffs
Sometimes the most potent cure for the common cold is right in front of us! Onion ear muffs are great for fighting ear infections while a carrot poultice can soothe a sore throat…
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KEEP IT FRESH
The medicinal use occurs When the fresh garlic is crushed or chopped because than the allin converts into allicin.
Glorious Garlic: food as medicine
Our old faithful friend garlic has amazingly wonderful properties that contain valuable therapeutic uses…
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ANCIENT MEDICINE
Adding spices to your meals doesn't only give it a delicious flavor but it is also medicine.
Healing Culinary Herbs
Adding spices to your meals doesn't only give it a delicious flavor but it is also medicine…
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HIGHEST ON THE ORAC
The most impressive part about goji berries...they are the highest rated antioxidant (ORAC) food in the world based on the ORAC Chart of Fruits, Vegetables and Essential Oils!!!
Goji Berries
Goji berries pack a powerful punch! They are filled with potent antioxidants and are rich in vitamin A…
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CURCUMIN
Curcumin is a component of an Indian spice named Tumeric which is commonly found in curry dishes.
Curious About Curcumin
The many benefits of this wonderful spice include…
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