Tea

Does It Work?

• Pennyroyal Oil for Abortion
  “Can you really use pennyroyal oil to cause an abortion and if you can, is it safe for the woman?”
  
  No. You see this claim all the time on hobby-writer web sites, DIY herb books and in most of the popular aromatherapy texts but professional herbalists know that pennyroyal is neither effective or safe to use as an abortifacient.
• Natural Remedies for Adrenal Fatigue
  “Are there any natural remedies for adrenal fatigue that really help people?”
  
  As controversial as this topic is, there’s no wonder that few studies have been done on this condition.
• Kinoki Foot Pads
  “You once said you didn’t think those Kinoki foot pads worked but you never explained why they turn black.”
  
  Detox pads like the Kinoki Foot Pads contain a powdered form of wood vinegar.
• Natural Cures for the Common Cold
  “Is there really such a thing as a cure for the common cold? What do you think about this article that claims you can cure a cold with a bunch of vitamins and stuff?”
  
  I read that article and the truth is that there’s no cure for the common cold. Period.
  
  
• Does Vinegar Kill Cancer?
  “A lot of people are talking these days about the benefits of apple cider vinegar and how it neutralizes toxins. Is it true? Does vinegar really kill cancer?”
  
  While apple cider vinegar has become quite popular again as a health drink it’s NOT true that taking vinegar is linked to lower rates of cancer. In fact, quite the opposite appears to be true.
• Ginkgo Biloba for Tinnitus
  “A friend of mine takes gingko biloba for tinnitus. Does gingko really work for that?”
  
  Ginkgo biloba is one of the most popular herbal supplements in the world. In fact, it’s currently the best-selling herb or herbal supplement in the U.S. right now.
• Google Flu Tracker
  “Does the new Google Flu Tracker really work?”
  
  As much as I respect Google, I have to give their new Flu Tracker a hesitant “thumbs down”.
• Peppermint Oil for IBS
  “Does peppermint mint oil really work for IBS and would it work for both kinds?”
  
  For some people, enteric coated capsules of pure peppermint oil may be an effective “natural” remedy for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.
• Melatonin & Better Sleep
  “What is melatonin and does melatonin really help you sleep?”
  
  Melatonin is a hormone that your body makes from an amino acid called tryptophan. It’s produced by your brain’s pineal gland and is one of the hormones that regulates your sleep/wake cycles.
• Loose Green Tea vs. Bagged Green Tea
  “Is the green tea you buy at the grocery store as good as the tea you have to order over the internet? Would brands do you like?”
  
  Sure, bagged green tea can be just as good as the gourmet stuff and it’s usually a lot cheaper, too.