Holistic Health Encyclopedia - The Origin of Some Popular Phrases

M y H o l i s t i c . c o m F i n d H e a l e r . c o m

Holistic Health Encyclopedia

home A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

The Origin of Some Popular Phrases

"Snake Oil Salesman": This perjorative term for quacks and frauds is a misnomer. The oil of Chinese water snake is the richest known source of EPA. EPA is the parent substance from which the body makes series 3 prostaglandins that decrease inflammation, water retention, and blood pressure by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory, water-retaining, artery- constricting series 2 prostaglandins.
"Sow one's wild oats": Avena Sativa is a wild oat extract that awakens your physical drive by pumping free testosterone to sex centers in your brain. Avena works fast to invigorate & energize.