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Mint

Cool Off with Fresh Mint

by laurel on July 15, 2009

Update: This post was featured on the “Health Fitness How To” blog on July 21st.

This past weekend I was in NYC for school, and the weather was unbelievably gorgeous! It was sunny, warm, breezy, and the sky was bright blue. I took the opportunity to eat my lunch outside on Sunday and sat on a [...]

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Minty Fresh Benefits

by laurel on March 20, 2007

Mint has many health benefits, including:

Eases nausea and vomiting
Controls and relieves flatulence
Promotes digestion and reduces heartburn
Calms stomach muscle spasms
Improves bad breath
Eases hiccups
Clears congestion from colds and allergies
Eases stress and tension
Acts as an antimicrobial
Improves mental alertness

Also, there is new research that shows the mint leaf can destroy cancer tumors.

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