Oregano Supplements : An Effective Natural Treatment for Fungus and Other AilmentsWritten by Annika Rockwell
What’s big deal with oregano? Many of you have eaten foods containing oregano, or even sprinkled it on your pizza, without knowing its healing powers. In a comparative research, oregano topped list of healthy herbs according to Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. According to, Shiow Y. Wang, Ph.D., study's lead researcher and biochemist, herbs with highest antioxidant activity belonged to oregano family. In general, oregano had three to 20 times higher antioxidant activity than other herbs studied.On a per gram fresh weight basis, oregano and other herbs ranked even higher in antioxidant activity than fruits and vegetables, which are known to be high in antioxidants. Oregano has 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more than oranges and four times more than blueberries, Wang said. But, don’t head for your cupboards yet, form of oregano that contains most health benefits is oil of oregano. Thanks to one of powerful compounds found in plant, carvacrol, it can fight off a range of infections and a variety of fungi. Extensive research has been conducted on oil of oregano and it has been credited as an effective treatment for ailments such as indigestion, Candida (yeast overgrowth), diarrhea, nervous tension, insect bites, toothache, earache rheumatism, and bronchitis (primarily for it's antispasmodic effects), among other disorders. It’s such a beneficial herb that book solely on oregano was even published. Dr. Cass InGram unveiled its overlooked health benefits in The Cure is in Cupboard: How to Use Oregano for Better Health. He notes that "wild oregano is a veritable natural mineral treasure-house, containing a density of minerals that would rival virtually any food." The wild oregano is rich in a long list of minerals that includes calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, and manganese. Vitamins C and A (beta carotene) and niacin also are contained in oregano. All of this helps make oregano oil a significant factor in treating internal and external fungi including athletes foot. Skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can be improved with treatment as well. Ingram explains astonishing discovery that "oil of oregano outright destroys all variety of fungi and yeasts, regardless of where they reside."
| | What exactly is Acne?Written by Ratliff J
What causes acne? Acne occurs when hair follicle pores become blocked. The oil called sebum builds up inside pore and becomes infected with bacteria. When infection remains under skin surface, it develops into a whitehead. When infection partly reaches surface and changes color, it develops into a blackhead.Shouldn't I just try to eliminate sebum from my body? No. When it isn't blocked in your pores, sebum helps keep your skin healthy. Why does acne usually start at puberty? No one knows for certain. What is known is that sebaceous glands that produce sebum get much larger at puberty than they were before. Why does skin around a pimple turn red? This redness is caused by body's inflammatory response. Inflammation is a sign that your immune system is working to fight an infection. However, inflammatory response doesn't always work perfectly, and can even be cause of scarring.
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