Along with the busy December season, many of us can experience upset stomachs. Peppermint can help settle things down a bit. During the eighteenth century, peppermint became popular in Western Europe as a folk remedy for nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, respiratory infections and menstrual disorders. Peppermint was first listed in the London Pharmacopoeia in 1721. In modern […]
A common tradition has been to string cranberries with popcorn for garland around the Christmas tree. Cranberries are commonly used in holiday foods as well. A tart tasting berry, it is a powerful nutrient. They should be used all year around. Commercially grown cranberries are grown in the northern United States. They are also grown […]
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