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A heritAge thAnksgiving
why not choose a heritage turkey for
this year’s celebration? Heritage turkeys
ensure the survival of the species, are
raised sustainably, and
taste better, due to their Bourbon Red
genetic diversity.
Search ‘turkey’ at SustainableTable.org.
Narragansett
Natural defenses
Against Cold and Flu
T
he same herbs and nutrients that keep
winter colds and flu at bay also can
bring relief at the same time they work to
restore our defenses.
Echinacea has been used by
Native Americans for centuries; it
increases levels of the natural com-
pound, properdin, which activates the
immune system against viruses and
bacteria. Garlic and onion, too, have
antibacterial properties and help fight
infection.
Fresh boiled ginger root, ingested as tea,
helps relieve pain, acts as an antiseptic and helps
soothe a sore throat, especially when combined with honey.
Ginger is also a mild sedative, encouraging restorative rest. Zinc and Vitamin
C can help nip a cold in the bud and even shorten its duration. Homeopathic
remedies for loose cough include Antimonium tartaricum 6c, and Belladonna 6c,
which helps bring down fever and ease inflammation.
Sources: OrganicNutrition.co.uk, “Homeopathic Medicines” by Dr. Stephen Cum-
mings; AltMedicine.about.com, subject articles by Dana Ullman, Master of Public
Health.
Artichoke Power
New research from the University of Reading,
in the Uk, suggests that a natural, over-the-
counter supplement of artichoke leaf
extract from the globe artichoke plant
can lower cholesterol in individuals
with moderately raised levels.
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