The ad shown at right, from the June 30, 1947 issue of Time magazine, became an anachronistic artifact after publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, which documented the eco- and human health dangers of DDT.
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Chances are you sprinkle cinnamon into your morning oatmeal or add a dash of oregano to pizza without giving the spices much thought. But did you know your favorite flavors can actually do your body good? According to Christina Suarez, master herbalist and owner of TheGoodHerbCo.com, while spices are only effective when eaten at least daily, each has its own specific health benefits. Read on to find out which additives can burn fat, ease a sore throat or help you get to sleep, and how you can incorporate them into your daily diet.
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By Chet Day
Herbs do more than add spice to the foods you cook. They also have important health benefits, and many herbs have been shown to contain remarkable healing properties.
Growing your own
Fortunately, herbs are easy to grow in your home herb garden. They are also quite inexpensive to buy, either fresh or dried. When buying herbs, whether they are dried or fresh, it’s important to exercise caution and to buy only the freshest plants, seeds, flowers, roots, or leaves, or those dried herbs made by quality, reputable companies.
