Know Your Vitamins and Minerals
Iron is an essential mineral primarily found in hemoglobin. Iron is necessary for oxygen transport by the blood and it regulates cell growth and differentiation. https://t.co/xZulVoVinz
Striving for Health
The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity.” Emphasis may be placed on “well-being”. https://t.co/YReccsERyN
The answer to this week's Herbal Trivia question is Chinese Salvia root (Salvia miltiorrhiza) or Dan Shen. "The reddish root of this Chinese herb moves blood, strengthens the heart, regulates menses and calms the shen." https://t.co/QHuLoUR2Nq
It's Herbal Trivia Tuesday! Post your guess and check back for the answer and more information about this herb on Thursday. The reddish root of this Chinese herb moves blood, strengthens the heart, regulates menses and calms the shen.
Know Your Vitamins and Minerals
Iodine has only one function in the body. It is used by the thyroid along with the amino acid tyrosine to make T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (trilodothyronine). Iodine is primarily found in seafood including deep sea fish... https://t.co/RfCRffTDZR
This week's Herbal Trivia answer is Cleavers (Galium aparine). "This early spring plant likes to climb on other plants. It is a non-irritating diuretic that primarily affects the genito-urinary tract and lymphatic system..." https://t.co/eXczM2MUPv
It's Herbal Trivia Tuesday! Post your guess & check back for the answer on Thurs. This early spring plant likes to climb on other plants. It's a non-irritating diuretic that primarily affects the genito-urinary tract & lymphatic system. The roasted seeds are a coffee substitute.
The answer to this week's Herbal Trivia question is Blueberry. "These delicious common fruits are a source of proanthocyanidin oligomers useful for impaired vision with poor integrity of the capillaries." https://t.co/5gIjH0BlEx
It's Herbal Trivia Tuesday! Post your guess and check back for the answer and more info on Thursday. These delicious common fruits are a source of proanthocyanidin oligomers useful for impaired vision with poor integrity of the capillaries.