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14 Uses for Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is a black powder that can be made from a couple things. It can be made from sawdust, petroleum coke, bone char, peat, olive pits, or coconut shells. The ‘activated’ part comes in because of the high temperatures that the starting ingredient is put through. The high heat enlarges the surface area while reducing the size of pores.    

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19 Basil Health Benefits

Basil helps to lower the body’s inflammation by weakening the enzyme inhibiting compounds. By lowering the overall inflammation of the body, it lessens the chances of bowel issues caused by inflammation.

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17 Health Benefits of Eggs

Eggs have probably been eaten since people started to keep chickens as pets, and for good reason too. There are many things that eggs give us to and it’s good to know them because they have more to them than just protein.

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23 Lemon Juice Health Benefits

Lemon juice is commonly used in our home remedy articles and for good reason! Lemons are chock-full of vitamin C and other great vitamins, minerals, and more. Their many health-boosting properties help to make lemons, especially their juice, so great. Below are some of lemon juice’s best health benefits.

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23 Avocado Health Benefits

Avocados have been eaten for about 10,000 years and actively grown for almost 5,000 years. When the Inca, Maya, and Olmec were the first people to grow and eat these delicious fruits, they may not have known just how good they are for you. Nowadays, we know.

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18 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

A lot of people know that dark chocolate is better for you than milk chocolate before the latter has obscene amounts of sugar in it. This article is a list of why dark chocolate is healthy for you in moderation.

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36 Banana Health Benefits

Bananas, the lovely yellow fruit, is one of the most widely consumed fruit in the world. Who doesn’t love them? The banana is a nutritious and wholesome fruit.  It’s tasty and one of the few fruits which cannot be juiced or milked. They come in other colors too, including red. Also, it is available throughout the year and is also very affordable. Bananas are a rich source of energy and storehouse of many nutrients.

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26 Apple Health Benefits

Apples are considered to be among the healthiest food sources. It is one of the most cultivated and most consumed fruit worldwide.  It is a rich source of fiber, Vitamin C, antioxidants, dietary fiber, and flavonoids. They are also very low in calories. They have a very faint trace of sodium and contain no fat or cholesterol. Apples are available throughout the year. They have a variety of health benefits.

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40 Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure

Untreated high blood pressure can cause damage to vital body organs. If the blood pressure rises and stays consistently high, it can cause injury to the brain and eyes, stroke, cardiac arrest, and more.

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20 Home Remedies for Arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis refers to a medical condition whereby the arteries harden. This normally occurs as a result of an excessive accumulation of lime or calcium in these blood vessels. This condition is closely tied to the kind of lifestyles that people are engaged in. This means that the condition can also be solved through certain home remedies. Some of these remedies are discussed briefly below.