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09/06/2018 / By Janine Acero

Bitter melon is used by many traditional healers to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and stimulate menstruation

Contrary to its name, the bitter melon is, in fact, sweet for your health. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is an herbaceous annual vine that has fragrant yellow flowers and produces an elongated fruit that is harvested for food while immature. The oblong fruit resembles a wrinkly cucumber with white or green skin, which gradually turns to yellow […]

08/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Load up on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to prevent obesity and improve your insulin resistance

Not all fats are bad. A group of essential fats from plants is downright important in maintaining and improving the healthy functions of your body. A newly-published Canadian study identified alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) as the omega fatty acids that reduce the risks of obesity and improve your resistance to high levels of glucose. […]

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