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Read more about the article Basil: Health Benefits
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Basil: Health Benefits

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:September 2, 2013
  • Post category:the healing power of plants

While you might only think of basil as being nice in a pasta sauce, would you believe that this wonderful herb is not only delicious, but could help protect your heart? Read on to learn about the other amazing health benefits of enjoying basil!

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Read more about the article Phytochemicals: Eating from the Rainbow!
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Phytochemicals: Eating from the Rainbow!

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:August 30, 2012
  • Post category:eating for health

To a certain degree, many of the health benefits of phytochemicals still remain a mystery. What we do know so far indicates that they work in harmony with the other vitamins and nutrients present in whole fruits and veggies to keep our bodies in their natural state of health.

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Read more about the article Weeds Worth Growing
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Weeds Worth Growing

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:May 28, 2012
  • Post category:veganic growing

Could it be that weeds are serving a much-needed purpose in your garden or lawn? And could it be that these pesky weeds are in fact just as nutritious, or more so, than the plants you’re protecting from them?

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Read more about the article Magical and Medicinal: Frankincense and Myrrh
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Magical and Medicinal: Frankincense and Myrrh

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:December 20, 2011
  • Post category:the healing power of plants

Frankincense and myrrh are healing on an emotional, physical and spiritual level, and are more than simply symbols of the season.

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Read more about the article Cabbage: Nutritious, Delicious Cancer-Fighter
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Cabbage: Nutritious, Delicious Cancer-Fighter

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:November 28, 2011
  • Post category:eating for health

Cabbage has been revered for centuries for its anti-inflammatory properties and versatility in food preparation, but what has really added to cabbage's credit in the last decade is its potential as a cancer-fighting food.

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Read more about the article Nettles: Health Tonic and Veganic Fertilizer
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Nettles: Health Tonic and Veganic Fertilizer

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:August 29, 2011
  • Post category:veganic growing/eating for health/the healing power of plants

As children, many of us feared the prickles of these wild and rampant weeds. Little did we know that the sting of this plant was protecting a delicious green vegetable, a healing herb and a wonderful vegan-organic fertilizer.

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Read more about the article 3 Essential Oils for Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet
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3 Essential Oils for Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet

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  • Post published:August 29, 2011
  • Post category:the healing power of plants

If you pop into your local natural health store you’re likely to find a section full of different essential oils, so which three essential oils should you start building your natural medical cabinet with?

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Read more about the article Holy Basil (Tulsi) for Stress Reduction & More (+ how to grow!)
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Holy Basil (Tulsi) for Stress Reduction & More (+ how to grow!)

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:August 11, 2011
  • Post category:veganic growing/the healing power of plants

Tulsi plants have been revered in India for over five millennia. At one point, almost every family had a plant growing at home. When you hear about the reported benefits of Tulsi, it’s easy to understand why.

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Read more about the article Make Your Own Wheatgrass and Living Bread
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Make Your Own Wheatgrass and Living Bread

  • Post author:Gentle World
  • Post published:September 21, 2010
  • Post category:recipes/eating for health

Wheatgrass is easy to grow and ensures a supply of fresh, live vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids.

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