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Garlic – Nature’s Remedy

by Lisa Stauber September 23rd, 2008 | Herbal Supplements, Illness

Garlic has long been prized as a natural remedy. Garlic contains allicins, which have natural antibiotic properties. It doesn’t just ward off vampires, it can kick out a cold and cure an ear infection! It’s tasty, cheap, and generally safe for home use. Health Eagle has discussed garlic and heart health before, and now we offer you some old fashioned home remedies, as well.



Can garlic cure the common cold? Many researchers are now saying chicken soup will help you survive a cold, and garlic has been fingered as the reason why. An old home remedy for

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Know What Pill You’re Popping!

by Lisa Stauber September 18th, 2008 | Drugs, Health Research, Herbal Supplements, Medication, Vitamins
In our modern age, it seems there is a pill for everything. Unfortunately, many times these pills have side effects - and we don't always save all of the fine print we get from the pharmacist.


Is your dry mouth related to the antibiotics, or a new symptom? Can you drink milk with your statin medication? Can you take your anti-inflammatory with your iron supplement?



What about herbal remedies and vitamins? You can purchase these over the counter, but the FDA doesn’t require them to be labeled the same way prescription medications are. It’s also possible that

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Natural Remedies for Hair Loss

by Rosanne Lorraine August 26th, 2008 | Herbal Supplements

Hair loss is a problem that can affect men, women, and children alike. There are many reasons why hair loss occurs. In most cases, it is the result of heredity, medications, or a certain health conditions. It is normal to shed some amounts of hair every day because this is all part of growing new hairs, but you should be concerned once you experience excessive hair loss because it can result in baldness.


There are a lot of treatments available for hair loss in the market today. It would be a good idea to seek natural remedies first, if

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Back To School Wellness

by Lisa Stauber August 19th, 2008 | Children's Health, Heart Health, Herbal Supplements, Vitamins

Kids are going back to school this week, and that means the germs will be spreading. You don’t have to spend the first few weeks nursing summer colds, however. Prevention is the key!




  • Wash your hands. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again. The single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands. Antibacterial soap isn’t necessary; it’s the mechanical action of the scrubbing along with the surfactants in soap that rinse the germs down the drain.



  • Sanitize. Most back to school supply lists now require hand sanitizer for classroom use. Small bottles
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Garlic and the Heart

by Rosanne Lorraine July 22nd, 2008 | Herbal Supplements

Garlic is a proven herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times. At first glance, garlic may seem like an ordinary herb that can help aid digestion, but recent studies show that garlic has the ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. In addition, garlic also has been touted for its antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer characteristics.


It is unfortunate that despite garlic's seemingly huge potential, the evidence of its effectiveness is mixed. In a 2007 study, three garlic formulations were tested and compared to see which was most helpful in lowering cholesterol levels. The researchers concluded that none

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