Happy Saturday, Holistic Family! Herb Spotlight-Lemongrass Lemongrass: A Refreshing Herb with Powerful Medicinal Benefits Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is more than just a fragrant herb used in cooking. With its fresh, citrusy aroma, lemongrass has a rich history of medicinal use, especially in Southeast Asia, where it has been employed for centuries in traditional remedies. Its origins trace back to tropical regions, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia, where it has been cultivated for its culinary and therapeutic properties. Medicinal Benefits of Lemongrass 1. Anti-inflammatory Properties Lemongrass is packed with antioxidants and compounds like citral that help to reduce inflammation in the body. This makes it an excellent natural remedy for conditions such as arthritis or any inflammation-related discomfort. 2. Digestive Health Traditionally, lemongrass has been used to treat indigestion, bloating, and other digestive issues. Its ability to stimulate digestion and relieve nausea makes it a common ingredient in teas designed to soothe the stomach. 3. Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal Lemongrass has powerful antimicrobial properties. Studies show that it can help fight infections, reduce harmful bacteria, and treat fungal infections, especially skin-related ones like athlete's foot. 4. Supports Detoxification Known for its diuretic properties, lemongrass helps the body eliminate excess fluids, promoting detoxification. This can be beneficial for those looking to cleanse their body naturally. 5. Stress and Anxiety Relief The calming effects of lemongrass make it an effective remedy for stress and anxiety. Its essential oils, often used in aromatherapy, can promote relaxation and improve mental clarity. 6. Promotes Healthy Skin Lemongrass essential oil is often used in skincare products for its ability to fight acne-causing bacteria, tighten pores, and reduce oil production. It also helps soothe the skin and can be used as a natural toner. 7. Pain Relief Lemongrass has been used to alleviate muscle and joint pain, particularly in traditional massages. The herb's natural analgesic properties can help to relax tense muscles and soothe pain.

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Let's have some fun on this beautiful Fall Saturday! Take a picture and share with us below what your favorite remedy is in your "Non-Medicine" cabinet. It does not have to be self-made. For me it would be Colloidal Silver.

Oats are good for you, but not when they’re drenched with carcinogenic, gut-microbiome-destroying weed killers like Monsanto (now Bayer)’s glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup. Oats aren’t “Roundup Ready” (genetically engineered to soak-up Roundup), but spraying oats with Roundup dries them out and makes them easier to harvest. Pepsi-Co’s Quaker Oats have the highest Roundup residues. Monsanto lobbied the Environmental Protection Agency to raise the acceptable levels of glyphosate residues on our food from 0.1 parts per million in 1993 to 30 parts per million today. Our representatives in Congress, which Bayer spends $7.5 million lobbying every year, are asleep at the wheel. No bill to ban Roundup has ever been introduced in Congress and the only bill to address the pre-harvest spraying of Roundup hasn’t been reintroduced since it was first proposed in 2019. TAKE ACTION: Boycott PepsiCo’s Pesticide-Drenched Quaker Oats & Tell Congress to Ban Bayer’s Toxic Roundup Weed Killer

Congratulations to our April Academy Contest Winners: 1. @Tom Jalinski 2. @Sarah Bernard 3. @Brandy Esparza The prize is a copy of the book FREQUENCY, from @Sharain Clark's Bookshop, the School of Hard Knocks. Attached is the screenshot of the leaderboard. Angela, Dr. Kim, and Cindy, have huge hearts and wanted to pass their winning spot to the next person. Chryl, who also has a huge heart, actually won a t-shirt last month and is ineligible for 90 days from the date of her last contest prize. Come join the fun in The Holistic American Health Academy!