Calendula
June 5, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Supplements
by Jyll Renee CALENDULA Botanical name: calendula officinalis Common name: marigold, pot marigold Habitat: Calendula grows as a common garden plant throughout North America and Europe. The golden, orange or yellow flowers of calendula have been used medicinally for centuries Info: Calendula flowers were historically considered beneficial for reducing inflammation, wound healing, and used as [...]
High Intakes of Omega-3s Linked to Big Health Benefits
March 7, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under General Nutrition, Supplements
Intakes of omega-3 essential fatty acids that exceed levels consumed by the general population in the United States may significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease, a new study with Yup’ik Eskimos suggests. High levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) were associated with lower levels of triglycerides, as [...]