Can we really lower cholesterol naturally? As always, I look at the research and red yeast rice is one product that intrigues me. What is red yeast rice anyways? Red yeast rice (RYR) or Monascus purpureus is fermented rice that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It contains several naturally occurring compounds called monacolins that block the production of […]
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7 Ways to Keep Your Prostate Healthy Naturally
Are there any ways to keep your prostate healthy naturally? Prostate cancer is a growing concern. Statistics say that about 46 percent of all men in the United States between the ages of 50 and 59 have prostate cancer. There are over one million prostate biopsy procedures done annually in the U.S. which involves inserting needles into the gland and carries a […]
How to Make a Natural Lice Treatment
Government officials are telling us that drug-resistant head lice are becoming the norm…help! If you have ever had head lice in your home, you know how difficult these awful bugs are to get rid of. I remember as a third-grade teacher many years ago we would have to check each student’s hair with a pencil […]