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Common thistle weed is a traditional folk medicine treatment for chronic joint diseases, including arthritis

April 12, 2018 -

Chronic cases of arthritis, also known as spondyloarthropathy, refer to conditions that attack the spine and joints in the arms and legs. In some instances, these cases can involve the skin, intestines, and even eyes. However, a landmark symptom for spondyloarthritis is lower back pain.

Spondyloarthritis differs from other forms of arthritis since the site of inflammation is the entheses – the site where the ligaments and tendons attach to the bone. The primary site of ...

Anti-aging ‘Holy Basil’ herb supports natural detoxification

January 21, 2017 -

In Ayurveda, holy basil is used to support immunity, aid detoxification, modulate stress and slow aging. In Western herbalism, the plant is known as an "adaptogen," or a plant that increases the body's resistance to a wide variety of environmental stressors, rather than having only a few specific effects (such as lowering blood pressure, for example).

Adaptogens are so named because they adapt their function to the needs of the body, thus helping maintain balance. (Learn ...