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A Harvard Neurobiologist and his Nobel Prize-winning colleague explained how

pickle juice can stop muscle cramps so quickly. The science has only been

discovered within the last two decades, although the home remedy has been working for ages.

What other folk remedies and herbal treatments have scientific support?

You may not have heard of Ashwahanda, but this herb from traditional Ayurvedic

medicine has been shown to inhibit N.F. Kappa B, which means it fights inflammation and cancer.

Coming up on the People's Pharmacy

exploring the science behind home remedies.

First, this news.

In the People's Pharmacy Health Headlines,

Coffee Drinkers appear to enjoy a variety of health benefits,

including a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

Now a team of Canadian researchers reports that they have figured out what it is about

coffee that's helpful.

Hint, it's not the caffeine.

The scientists tested three instant coffee extracts, light and dark roast with caffeine and

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