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| comment | | "parent_author":"",<br>"parent_permlink":"health",<br>"author":"csmedia",<br>"permlink":"the-benefits-of-st-john-s-wort-dr-pat-nardini-naturopathic-doctor",<br>"title":"The Benefits of St. John\u2019s Wort - Dr. Pat Nardini,<br> Naturopathic Doctor",<br>"body":"<center><img src=\"http:\/\/www.nardininaturopathictoronto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/benefits-of-st-johns-wort-dr-pat-nardini-toronto-naturopath.jpg\"><\/center>\n\n<em>This article originally appeared on the blog of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nardininaturopathic.com\">Nardini Naturopathic<\/a>,<br> operated by Dr. Pat Nardini,<br> a naturopathic doctor in Toronto. It has been republished here on Steemit with the full permission of the original source.<\/em>\n\n<strong>Did you know that Ontario is full of herbs and plants with natural healing properties?<\/strong>\n\nIt\u2019s true. And a simple walk through the forest can prove it.\n\nOne such herb you may find in your travels is St. John\u2019s Wort,<br> a plant with some fantastic health benefits.\n\nFeeling depressed? St. John\u2019s Wort may help.\n\nExperiencing nerve issues? St. John\u2019s Wort may help.\n\nHave some cuts and scrapes? St John\u2019s Wort may help.\n\nBut there\u2019s more to St. John\u2019s Wort than just taking it and hoping for the best. Join Dr. Pat Nardini,<br> a Toronto Naturopath,<br> thyroid specialist,<br> and nature lover,<br> on a hike through the forest to discover the benefits of St. John\u2019s Wort,<br> where to find it,<br> and what you need to know before taking it.\n\n<center><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZTRBWCkSCcc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n \n<strong>TRANSCRIPT:<\/strong>\n\nIt\u2019s a beautiful day in Ontario today and I\u2019d like to talk to you about a spectacular herb called St. John\u2019s Wort. A native of Europe and Asia,<br> you can find it here at forest edges and in meadows,<br> where there\u2019s lots of sun.\n\nIt gets its name from St John the Baptist whose birthday is on June 24th \u2013 that\u2019s when the plant is traditionally believed to flower. You can identify it by its beautiful yellow flowers and it\u2019s see through oil glands under its leaves \u2013 these little perforations are reflected in its botanical name,<br> Hypericum perforatum.\n\nThis herb has been used medicinally for centuries \u2013 traditionally used as an oil to treat cuts,<br> scrapes and other wounds and to repair nerve damage. \n\nIt's also used as a homeopathic remedy for nerve related problems. \n\nMore recently,<br> scientific research has shown that it is as effective as some anti-depressant drugs for treating depression,<br> with a significantly lower risk of side effects.\n\nThere are some cautions to be aware when using St. John\u2019s Wort \u2013 it can cause light sensitivity on the skin,<br> so you need to be conscious of not getting too much Sun in the warmer months.\n\nSeveral medications interact with it and it\u2019s not recommended to be taken while pregnant.\n\nIf you\u2019re considering using St. John\u2019s Wort,<br> consult with a qualified health practitioner to find out if it\u2019s right for you and get instructions on correct dosage.\n\n<em>For more health tips from Dr. Pat Nardini,<br> follow him on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nardininaturopathic\">Facebook<\/a>. And for more articles on health and wellness from Dr. Nardini and other healthcare practitioners,<br> subscribe to this Steemit blog.<\/em>",<br>"json_metadata":" \"tags\":[\"health\",<br>\"naturopathy\" ,<br>\"image\":[\"http:\/\/www.nardininaturopathictoronto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/benefits-of-st-johns-wort-dr-pat-nardini-toronto-naturopath.jpg\",<br>\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/ZTRBWCkSCcc\/0.jpg\" ,<br>\"links\":[\"http:\/\/www.nardininaturopathic.com\",<br>\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZTRBWCkSCcc\",<br>\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nardininaturopathic\" ,<br>\"app\":\"steemit\/0.1\",<br>\"format\":\"markdown\" " | | vote | "voter":"csmedia",
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