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For treating mouth inflammations you may prepare an infusion from plants with antiseptic and astringent properties like: mint, burdock, thyme, marigold, chamomile and yarrow. Besides its antiseptic effects the infusion helps mouth wounds healing faster.
A few fresh mint or sage leaves help whiten the teeth when chewed daily and also prevent and treat gingivitis. Mint leaves contain approximately 2.5% volatile oil (menthol) which confers antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Specialists recommend mint infusion for treating gingivitis and dental abscess. The infusion is made from a teaspoon of leaves per 200 ml …
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Peptides from soy can fight cancer and reduce risks of heaving a heart attack (myocardial infraction) as per Illinois University researchers.
After many parallel studies scientist state that soy peptides fight against leukemia due to the activation of a protein named caspase 3, which blocks cell aging and death. Also, soy peptides inhibit topoizomeraze that is involved in the growth of the metastatic tumor cells which should be a good news since more than 7 million people now die each year from cancer.
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Scientists from Pennsylvania Medical University advise that people who light a cigarette as soon as they wake up have a 30% higher risk of lung cancer than people that do not smoke in the first part of the day.
In addition to the above statement, by measuring the cotinine levels from lungs (cotinine is a metabolite of nicotine), researchers proved that people who smoke menthol cigarettes may retain cotinine in the blood for a longer period because menthol can compete with cotinine enzymatic metabolism.
As a conclusion: Stop Smoking and Stay Healthy!
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Used for preparing various dishes, coriander stimulates digestion and biliary secretion. Also coriander seeds are used as a natural remedy for abdominal cramps due to gas accumulation and anorexia.
Seeds are welcomed in potatoes, cabbage dishes and for preparing lamb, veal and pork marinate. You can give a great flavor to roasted chicken and fish adding coriander seeds powder.
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Specialists recommend to use the spice in small quantities, in large quantity having toxic effects. 5-6 drops of nutmeg oil added in soup or tea, twice a day, helps fight insomnia, indigestion, eliminates intestinal parasites and reduces halitosis effect (bad breath).
Nutmeg powder is used to spice cookies, pasta and cheese dishes. It can also be used to spice cabbage dishes or for vegetables stews.
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