Frankincense and myrrh are commonly discussed during the holidays. The substances are derived from a family of shrubs that grows in dry areas throughout the world. However, many people know little about the value or usage of frankincense and myrrh.
Nevertheless, each of these substances offers multiple health benefits. Here are a few of the advantages that you receive when using frankincense and myrrh.
Benefits of Myrrh
Myrrh, which is often used in cosmetic products, has antifungal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Whether you're looking to do a cleansing detox to flush toxins from your body, or trying to lose weight, a cleansing detox is a great way to do either of these things. Detoxing has a number of benefits, including aiding in digestion, increasing metabolism, lowering cholesterol, boosting immune systems, and even improving your body's blood flow. There are quite a few detox recipes you can try, but one of the simpler ones is to use water infused with fruit.
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Sports medicine is commonly thought of through the lens of reactive treatments. In other words, an athlete or active person suffers from nagging injuries and the immediate and wise reaction is to visit a doctor for care. No one would suggest there is anything wrong with this approach, but to only look at sports medicine through this lens is unfortunate. Sports medicine consistently conducts research intended to help improve the quality of people's lives.
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Are you having trouble falling asleep at night even though you feel exhausted and ready to doze off at other times of day? It could be that your melatonin levels are out of sorts. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, a tiny gland located within your brain. It helps control your body's sleep/wake cycles. When your body does not make enough of it — or starts releasing it at the wrong times — you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep.
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