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Fennel's small yellow umbel's seem to dance in the breeze off the coast of the Mediterranean. The plant is only native in that part of the world but now grows in most places as a naturalized herb. In early Greek history fennel was widely used as a weight control product. British herbalist Culpeper wrote fennel plant "are much used in drink or broth to make people lean that are too fat". Before you run out to the store to buy fennel seed it has not been studied to see if it actually has any appetite suppressant qualities to it.

All parts of the fennel plant are considered safe for human consumption and it is widely used in culinary dishes for a nutty flavoring. Fennel tea has a soothing effect on the stomach, making it widely used for a multitude of digestion issues. In fact, many herbalist will recommend that fennel be used along with flax seed as part of a daily regime to a healthy body. Due to the nutty flavoring it suits itself well to be sprinkled on salads and soups for an easy way to add fennel to your diet.

The only known side effect of fennel being ingested is with nursing mothers. It is believed it will help increase the flow of milk when nursing. It has been used in this way since the days of Hippocrates and Dioscorides. They recommended that nursing mothers chew on the seeds as you would celery to keep the flow of milk progressing as the baby required more milk. It was also believed during the medieval time that fennel would help break up kidney stones, cure the hiccups, prevent gout and nausea, clear the liver and lungs of mucus, and was an antidote to poisonous mushrooms.

Fennel tea buy bulk l ornithine a-ketogluratate okg was used to help the digestive systems of infants, especially colicky ones. It was brewed and steeped for 20 minutes then strained and allowed to cool to a room temperature. Mothers of infants with colic may wish to try the fennel water in a bottle during periods of extreme gas and digestive problems.

The tea is also thought to expel worms. The tea is suggested to drink one cup every four hours to expel the parasite. It is also used as a gargle to freshen breath and as an eye wash to clear up many forms of eye irritants.

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Many people are concerned about whether they are getting enough essential vitamins and minerals needed by the body in their daily diets. Here are 3 examples and how you can tell if you are deficient.

Vitamin A - this is a fat-soluble vitamin which is stored in the liver so that it can be used by the body when it is needed. It helps to boost the immune system to fight off infections and is important for skin, bones and vision. Vitamin A can be found in fruit and vegetables which are red, orange, yellow and dark green, particularly carrots.

It is also found in eggs, fish, liver and dairy products. However, too much vitamin A derived from liver can be toxic which can increase the risk of bone fractures - this does not apply to non-animal foods. You could be deficient in this essential nutrient if you are suffering from dry eyes or difficulty seeing at night.

Magnesium - this mineral helps to regulate heart rhythm, insulin and energy production, as well as nerve function, lowers blood pressure and helps your muscles to relax. Magnesium is depleted by stress and physical activity. It is found in brown rice and other whole grains, nuts and seeds and dark green vegetables. You could be deficient in this essential mineral if you suffer with leg cramps and muscle spasms, poor sleep and waking feeling very tired. If you suffer from PMS, your magnesium levels could be low. People who eat a lot of processed foods could find that they become deficient in magnesium.

Zinc - this is an extremely important mineral, vital for the immune system as well as for healing, growth and digestion. It could even help with fertility. The body cannot store zinc so you need to make sure you get enough in your diet. High levels of zinc can be obtained from oysters - bulk powdered caffeine if this does not appeal, you can get it in red meat and poultry, beans, peas, whole grains and nuts. You could be deficient in this essential mineral if you get lots of colds, skin problems or even hair loss.

Check with your GP if you are worried about any symptoms which you may be suffering from mentioned above.

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