September, 2009

The Role of Hibiscus Tea in Reducing High Blood Pressure

The Role of Hibiscus Tea in Reducing High Blood Pressure via Elements4Health

Hibiscus tea is made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, which has been used in folk medicine as a diuretic and for the treatment of several other complaints, including high blood pressure, liver diseases and fever. The pharmacological actions of the Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts include [...]

Staycations are here to stay

Staycations are here to stay

via Integrative Nutrition Blog by Joshua Rosenthal on 8/24/09

Need some time to relax and rejuvenate? But watching your pennies with today’s economy? How about a ‘staycation’? All across the country, families have decided to forgo expensive vacations this year and spend more quality time closer to home.
Traveling tends to [...]