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Medicine Of The Day

Latin Name:
Hydrastis Canadensis

Common Name:
goldenseal, orange root, yellow puccoon

Description:
Used for symptoms with mucous membranes, such as phlegm, sinus congestion, sore throats, and taste disorders. Also used for stomach conditions where digestion is weak and stomach feels empty even after consumption of food, as well as constipation and weight loss due to degenerative diseases. Symptoms are often better with rest and worse when breathing cold air (Lockie 130).

Health Tip of the Day

Try to avoid the afternoon sun. The sun rays are more harmful at that time.

Health Quote of the Day

Ah! what avail the largest gifts of Heaven, When drooping health and spirits go amiss? How tasteless then whatever can be given! Health is the vital principle of bliss, And exercise of health."
- James Thomson