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8 Health Benefits of Dill
Today, dill is used in salads, to make pickles, in soups, and other dishes. It’s a great way to add extra flavor to a dish.Even though most people only use dill as a flavor enhancer in their dishes, there are actually many other reasons why dill should be eaten.
Here are eight health benefits of dill.
Bone Health Dill is a plant based source of calcium and consuming healthy amounts of calcium is one of the best ways to strengthen bones and prevent bone loss.
Anti-Bacterial Because dill contains anti-bacterial properties, it can be used to fight off infections internally and externally. Ancient cultures applied burnt dill seeds to wounds in order to prevent infections.
Free Radical Protection Fruits and vegetables with bright colors contain properties that protect the body from free radicals. Dill is green in color, and it can activate processes in the body which seek out and eliminate free radicals.
Digestive Benefits Dill contains properties which may improve digestive functioning. It may help to manage stomach acid levels which may help to reduce the occurrence of bad breath and acid reflux. It also soothes upset stomach, prevents diarrhea, and reduces the amount of gas produced in the intestines. Additionally, dill contains dietary fiber which is beneficial for optimal digestive health.
Hiccup Treatment Dill is a traditional remedy for hiccups. It is said that mixing a spoonful of fresh dill into boiling water, straining the water, and then drinking the liquid will get rid of hiccups.
Headache Help Dill has been used as a headache remedy since ancient times. Use the same method for treating hiccups - place fresh dill into boiling water, strain it, and then drink the resulting tea to reduce the pain of a headache or drink dill pickle juice for a faster option.
Calming Effect The essential oils in dill may have a calming effect on the body. It is sometimes used along with chamomile in order to promote calmness and relaxation.
Sleep Aid The calming effect of dill may also help fight insomnia. In fact, dill has been used since ancient times as a remedy for insomnia. Dill was consumed in water or the seeds were chewed for their calming effect. Some cultures placed dill leaves over the eyes to aid sleep.
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8 Health Benefits of Dill

Today, dill is used in salads, to make pickles, in soups, and other dishes. It’s a great way to add extra flavor to a dish.Even though most people only use dill as a flavor enhancer in their dishes, there are actually many other reasons why dill should be eaten.

Here are eight health benefits of dill.

Bone Health
Dill is a plant based source of calcium and consuming healthy amounts of calcium is one of the best ways to strengthen bones and prevent bone loss.

Anti-Bacterial
Because dill contains anti-bacterial properties, it can be used to fight off infections internally and externally. Ancient cultures applied burnt dill seeds to wounds in order to prevent infections.

Free Radical Protection
Fruits and vegetables with bright colors contain properties that protect the body from free radicals. Dill is green in color, and it can activate processes in the body which seek out and eliminate free radicals.

Digestive Benefits
Dill contains properties which may improve digestive functioning. It may help to manage stomach acid levels which may help to reduce the occurrence of bad breath and acid reflux. It also soothes upset stomach, prevents diarrhea, and reduces the amount of gas produced in the intestines. Additionally, dill contains dietary fiber which is beneficial for optimal digestive health.

Hiccup Treatment
Dill is a traditional remedy for hiccups. It is said that mixing a spoonful of fresh dill into boiling water, straining the water, and then drinking the liquid will get rid of hiccups.

Headache Help
Dill has been used as a headache remedy since ancient times. Use the same method for treating hiccups - place fresh dill into boiling water, strain it, and then drink the resulting tea to reduce the pain of a headache or drink dill pickle juice for a faster option.

Calming Effect
The essential oils in dill may have a calming effect on the body. It is sometimes used along with chamomile in order to promote calmness and relaxation.

Sleep Aid
The calming effect of dill may also help fight insomnia. In fact, dill has been used since ancient times as a remedy for insomnia. Dill was consumed in water or the seeds were chewed for their calming effect. Some cultures placed dill leaves over the eyes to aid sleep.

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02 / 05

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First the word, then the plant, and lastly the knife.

Aesculapius. 1200 BC (via westernherbalism)

26 / 04

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Many common illnesses can be
self-diagnosed and treated with natural remedies. For instance,
ginger root helps get rid of nausea and morning sickness, but the
medical industry would prefer making you pay for some fancy
drug that does the same thing but with more side-eﬀects and ten
times the cost. Melatonin supplements aid sleep and spirulina
powder reduces fatigue. People have reported successfully treating
cancer with sunshine, fresh air, a positive attitude, and diet consist-
ing of fresh foods and vegetable juices. Learning about natural
health lifestyles and remedies gains you further independence from
the Control System.
The common diet makes people weak, fat, dumb, and sick.
Fluoride in toothpaste and water does more to interfere with brain
function than hardening teeth against cavities. White ﬂour in
breads and pastries lowers the immune system, accelerates the
body’s production of fat cells, and is the leading cause of diabetes.
Margarine (vegetable shortening, hydrogenated oils) is not really
edible and ends up in the blood stream where it clogs arteries and
contributes to heart attacks. Non-fermented soy products contain
inedible substances and hormone-mimicking chemicals that inter-
fere with the growth of infants and upset the hormonal balance in
adults. Yet these are all things the government, medical, and food
industries say are good for us.

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26 / 04

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// 11 Herbs for Strong Bones//

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Preventing Osteoporosis with Better Bone Health

Our bones define us, make us beautiful, provide leverage for movement and allow us to stand upright. We build bone until our third decade. After that, a steady loss begins, like sand slipping through an hourglass. Nevertheless, while osteoporosis has become a major public health problem, it is not inevitable. A number of strategies will keep your bones strong—and some of them run counter to the party line on osteoporosis prevention.

Granted, some of the osteoporosis risk factors are outside of your control—namely being older, female, menopausal or white. Happily, you have some control over a fleet of bone-robbers: inactivity;
stress overload; malnutrition; cigarette smoking; being excessively thin; hiding from the sun; and excessive consumption of caffeine, alcohol, sodas, salt and acidifying foods. (More on acidifying diets in a minute.) The point is that you can put the brakes on bone loss. Here’s how.

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“And Then We Are the Darkness.” Print by Mon Petit Fantome. Available on Etsy.

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“And Then We Are the Darkness.” Print by Mon Petit Fantome. Available on Etsy.

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07 / 01

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Herbal Healing: Herbal Remedies for Skin

ramblingsofamadwitch:

Acne - Burdock, calendula, garlic, lavender, lemon, nasturtium, rosemary, sage, St. John’s Wort, tea tree oil, thyme

Age spots - Horseradish, lemon

Blotchy skin - Aloe vera, horse chestnut, St. John’s Wort

Chapped Skin - Cucumber, geranium, marsh mallow root, rose, slippery elm bark

Dark circles - Hops, nettles, witch hazel

Dermatitis - Aloe vera, benzoin, chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, patchouli, rose, ylang-ylang

Dry skin - Cucumber, rose, slippery elm

Eczema - Chamomile, geranium, marsh mallow root, lemon balm, rosemary

Fragile capillaries - Chamomile, juniper, neroli, rose, witch hazel

Irritated skin - Aloe vera, chamomile, calendula

Itchy skin - Aloe vera, chamomile

Oily skin - Burdock, eyebright, honeysuckle, sage, witch hazel, yarrow

Pimples - Echinacea, garlic, lavender, parsley, peppermint, tea tree oil

Puffy eyes - Chamomile, cucumber

Rash - Aloe vera, calendula, chamomile

Sensitive skin - Calendula, chamomile, jasmine, neroli, rose, St. John’s Wort, witch hazel

Sunburn - Aloe vera, benzoin, bilberry, chamomile, echinacea, horse chestnut

Wrinkles - Chamomile, cypress, frankincense, ginseng, gotu kola, horsetail, neroli, rose, sandalwood

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04 / 01

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I think I’ll attempt to have vivid dreams for the next few days as to answer my questions. I have a sachet of lavender and rosemary, a bay leaf, and my Chalice Well pendant.

Anyone else have recommendations? Comments? Questions?

04 / 01

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