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Mon, August 24, 2009 | Lisa Barger Does milk thistle really cleanser your blood?”
No, milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, won’t actually “cleanse” your blood but it seems to support the health of the organ that does—your liver.
Thu, August 20, 2009 | Lisa Barger “Can taking bee propolis really protect you from heat stroke and would you recommend it for kids in sports?”
Propolis might offer some protection, at least in theory.
Wed, August 19, 2009 | Lisa Barger “I know everybody’s talking about green tea but what about black tea? Does it have any health benefits?”
Yes, it does, and for people who just can’t develop a taste for the green stuff, black tea is absolutely a healthy alternative
Tue, August 18, 2009 | Lisa Barger “Does arnica gel actually work for pain and if it does, is it true you shouldn’t use it on raw skin?”
Gels and creams made with arnica, which is known botanically as Arnica montana, may actually help reduce some types of pain, especially if the pain is associated with (or caused by) inflammation.
Tue, July 21, 2009 | Lisa Barger “Does chewing your food more really help you lose weight?”
Actually, it seems to. To more correct, chewing your food slowly seems to make you feel fuller with less food.