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Bradly Jacobs MD MPH By Dr. Bradly Jacobs

Peppermint

Peppermint has been used since ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece to help stomach and gallbladder ailments, and headaches among other ills.

 

The word “mint” is translated from the word ‘mentha’ which was the name of a Greek mythological nymph who later transformed herself into the plant.

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Bradly Jacobs MD MPH By Dr. Bradly Jacobs

Natural Holiday Remedies

 

With the holidays coming, there’s one thing you can count on – eating so much festive food that your stomach aches.

 

Did you know the average American consumes 3,000 calories during Thanksgiving dinner alone?

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Sage

Sage was used as a treatment to promote fertility in ancient Egypt. In ancient Greece physicians used a solution of sage and water to stop wounds from bleeding and to clean sores and ulcers.

 

Sage is used as a fresh herb, as dried leaves, in liquid extracts and sprays. Sage has a pungent, distinctive aroma.

 

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