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Ian Finlayson's Articles in Womens Issues

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  • Black Cohosh: the Menopause Herb
    Interest in the use Black Cohosh Root to relieve menopause symptoms has increased recently in the wake of recent findings from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), which pointed to a shift in current thinking on the risk/benefit balance of Hormone Replacement Therapy due to the increased risk of cardiovascular events, stroke, breast cancer, blood clots, and other conditions. This article provides some insights into current expert views on the therapeutic effect of the herb’s active components and its value in treating menopausal symptoms.
  • Fennel. A wonderful herb to cook with
    Fennel is a culinary herb that can be used a variety of useful and creative ways. This article discusses some of the culinary applications of the different parts of the fennel plant.
  • Ginkgo: the Herb to aid the Brain
    Ginkgo Biloba has the effect of improving vascular function and, together with its anticoagulant properties, has the effect of enhancing blood flow to vital organs. This has been most dramatically demonstrated in the case of dementia, in particular Alzheimer's disease, where Ginkgo is showing great
  • Ginseng: for Health and Strength
    Ginseng, a traditional medicinal herb in the West and East, is now accepted and currently used by both cultures to address a variety of health issues. Ginseng is considered to generally strengthen the body's ability to cope with stressful conditions and exhaustion.
  • Green Tea: the Antioxidant of Antioxidants
    Tea has been taken by humans since prehistory, and the popularity of green tea has been boosted by the realisation that it combats free radicals enabling it to fight viruses, slow aging, and, generally, have a beneficial effect on health.
  • Losing Weight a Problem? Get Help from the Right Herbs
    This article discusses the effectiveness of herbs and herbal products to help reduce weight. Apart from the well known appetite suppressing herbs such as Hoodia Gordonii and Garcinia Cambogia, the usefulness of a variety of other herbs which have a beneficial effect on the digestive and gastric sy
  • Three Great Herbs all Women should know about
    This article discusses three herbs that are consistently found in herbal supplements used to address women’s health issues and well-being, Black Cohosh, Wild Yam and Dong Quoi.
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