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Amazing Benefits of Spring’s Fresh Herbs

By Dr. Leo Galland

Spring is the perfect time of year to enjoy the wonderful freshness of parsley and cilantro.

Not only do these herbs add flavor and color, but they also have special health benefits. While there are endless ways to enjoy these beautiful herbs, I have included a recipe and some easy tips below that take the mystery out of shopping for, cooking with, and even growing, fresh herbs.

Fighting Parasites

by Dr. Leo Galland

Testing for Parasites

Laboratories that specialize in tropical medicine or parasitology are more likely to find organisms in stool specimens than are general or hospital laboratories.

Essential Oils Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

The rise of drug-resistant bacteria that are extremely difficult to treat has emerged as a threat to public health.

The widespread use of powerful antibiotics in people and in livestock may have actually contributed to the growth of these superbugs.

Probiotics or Friendly Bacteria

The idea of friendly bacteria might take a little getting used to, but these microorganisms have been around for a quite a while. Now probiotics are being researched for their potential benefits, as well as side effects.

A Tale of Two Fibers

by Dr. Leo Galland

Fiber is the name given to complex carbohydrates that are resistant to human digestion. Examples of fiber include cellulose and pectin. Fiber comes from plants, and the usual sources are vegetables, cereals, bread, nuts, seeds and fruit.

Medical researchers have been recommending high fiber diets, yet dietary patterns in North America show no significant increase in fiber consumption from food. This means that the fiber intake of most people is far below recommended levels.

Probiotics Boost Immunity

by Dr. Leo Galland

Probiotics Boost Immunity

Probiotics, beneficial bacteria in food or dietary supplements, are the subject of ongoing research for their potential to help boost immunity.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study done at the University of Wisconsin found that children who received two doses a day of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis for 6 months had a major reduction in acute winter illnesses.