GI – Gastrointestinal Articles

Why is dietary fiber so important? The health benefits of fiber includes: helping to regulate blood sugar levels lowering cholesterol levels. maintaining a healthy weight, and potentially reducing your risk of some chronic diseases. Fiber is a very important part of a...

Thyme is an herb that has been used medicinally for centuries. Uses for Thyme: 1. Culinary: Thyme is commonly used as a culinary herb. It has a strong, aromatic flavor that goes well with many different dishes. 2. Medicinal: It has a long history of use in traditional...

In traditional herbal medicine, fennel was used to treat indigestion and flatulence, encourage production of breast milk, improve sex drive, increase urination, and bring on menstrual bleeding. In Europe, in addition to digestive complaints, fennel is recommended for...

Yarrow: Distinctive in both appearance and aroma. Yarrow has been used to treat wounds throughout history. In the 1950's an alkoloid from the plant was found to have some ability to make blood clot faster. Fever, common cold, hay fever, lack of menstruation,...