Zinc is a chemical element, essential trace element, and nutrient that human beings require in very small amounts to maintain good health. Zinc can be found in the cells of human bodies and in zinc ore that is minable in places like Asia, Australia, and the U.S. Zinc is often times used as a natural …
Wild yam is a plant and herb that is a species of a twining tuberous vine Dioscorea villosa. Wild yams are native to North America and are most commonly known for having a chemical called diosgenin. Diosgenin is used to make various forms of steroids in labs such as dehyroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and estrogen. Due to …
Soy (soybean) is a plant in the legume species that is native to eastern parts of Asia and is considered a one of the staple foods of that region. Soybeans are high in protein, essential amino acids, and contain isoflavones which is a compound that may have some positive health effects for women’s health problems. …
Red clover is a species of flower and herb in the legumes family of plants that is native to West Asia, Europe, and northwest Africa. Due to their potential health benefits red clover is often times used as a natural medicine, home remedy, naturopathic medicine, homeopathic remedy, and herbal dietary supplement. Other names for red …
Melatonin is a type of chemical compound and hormone that is naturally found in human beings and other animals, microbes, and plants. Melatonin can be synthesized in labs and used in various kinds of home remedies, natural medicines, homeopathic holistic health products, and alternative medicines due to their health benefits. Other names for melatonin include: …
Manganese is a type of chemical element and mineral that can be found in a variety of different food such as seeds, nuts, legumes, whole grain, vegetables, and tea. Manganese is often times used as a home remedy, natural medicine, homeopathic holistic remedy, vitamin dietary supplement, and naturopathic medicine for its health benefits. Manganese is …
Magnesium is a chemical element and mineral that is one of the most commonly found in the human body. Magnesium, due to its health benefits, is sometimes used as a health remedy, natural medicine, alternative medicine, homeopathic remedy, and naturopathic medicine. Magnesium has been noted as tasting sour and is a common additive to fertilizers. …
Lycopene is a natural chemical and carotene pigment that is commonly found in fruits and vegetables that are red. Lycopene can be found in tomatoes, apricots, watermelons, pink grapefruits, and other red fruits and vegetables. Its strong red color are said to be useful as a food coloring. Lycopene’s red color also gives it antioxidant …
Licorice (Liquorice) is the root of Glycyyrhiza glabra most commonly found in Turkey, Greece, and all around Asia. Licorice is a legume and an herbaceous perennial plant. Licorice root contains a compound called glycyrrhizic acid and it is used to treat a number of different health conditions. People often times use Licorice (Liquorice) as an …
Horsetail is a plant or herb in the genus of vascular plants in the family Equisetaceae. Horsetail has often been used to produce a wide range of holistic homeopathic medicines, herbal health products, alternative medicines, naturopathic cures, home remedies, and natural medicines. It is considered a living fossil due to the fact that it appears …
Green Tea, like most teas, is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Fresh lives from the plant are steamed to produce green tea. The Chinese were the first to produce Green tea and has subsequently been made more popular in the western world. Green tea is often times used as a home …
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) is an extract taken from grape seeds. The medicinal uses of grape seed extract as a home remedy, homeopathic holistic medicine, herbal health product, naturopathic medicine, and natural alternative medicine dates back to the ancient Greeks. Grape Seed Extract health benefits stems from its high concentrations of linoleic acid, vitamin …
Folic acid (folate) is a form of water-soluble B vitamin (B9) that can be found naturally in foods (folate) or can be synthesized in a laboratory (folic acid). Folic acid (folate) is often times used as a home remedy, holistic medicine, vitamin dietary supplement, and natural medicine to treat a wide range of medical conditions. …
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are often times used to make a wide range of alternative medicines, natural cures, home remedies, holistic & homeopathic treatments, naturopathic medicines, and herbal dietary supplements. Flaxseed is derived from a plant called Linum usitatissimum in the genus Linum; family Linaceae. Flaxseed is native to India, some parts of the Mediterranean, …
Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) is a type of oil that can only be found from certain types of fish and it can only be obtained by the consumption of such a fish or by consuming a supplement that contains fish oil. Fish oil is a popular supplement because they are high in omega-3 fatty …
Evening Primrose Oil is a type of oil that is produced from evening primrose plant seeds. Evening primrose is a type of plant that is native to northern parts of the Unites States, but it grows elsewhere all over the globe. Even primrose oil is often times used to produce various natural medicines, alternative medicines, …
DHEA (also known as 5-Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a naturally produced hormone in the human body. The adrenal glands produce DHEA as a vital secretory steroidal product. The human brain and the gonads are also able to produce DHEA. It has been made in labs from the chemicals in soy and wild yam to produce various home …
Calcium is a chemical element and mineral it is an essential component of bones. Calcium can be found in a multitude of different foods. It is essential for maintaining strong bones and for the body to function to its peak level. Calcium is a vital component of nerves, heart, and blood systems. For living organisms, …
