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Natural Medicine for Seasonal Allergies

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Wonderful Watercress

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Watercress with Sauteed Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms

• Recipe Source: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/gingery-sauteed-watercress-shiitakes

Powerful Procyanidin Eases Allergy Symptoms

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Magnificent Moringa to Support Respiratory Health

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• Choi, Eun-Ju, et al. "Topical application of Moringa oleifera leaf extract ameliorates experimentally induced atopic dermatitis by the regulation of Th1/Th2/Th17 balance." Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy (2016) 84, 870-877.
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No Magic Required: Alleviate Congestion with Warming Socks

• Personal Communication: Eli Camp, N.D. January 2015.
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• Bastyr University. "A Surprising Cold Remedy for the Post-holiday Months." Accessed 16 Mar 2020: https://health.bastyr.edu/news/health-tips/2017/01/surprising-cold-remedy-post-holiday-months