Herbal Answers® with Nan

Episode 35: Okie-Dokie, Artichokie!

May 24, 2023 Speakeasy Podcast Network Season 2 Episode 9
Episode 35: Okie-Dokie, Artichokie!
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Herbal Answers® with Nan
Episode 35: Okie-Dokie, Artichokie!
May 24, 2023 Season 2 Episode 9
Speakeasy Podcast Network

This week, the Supplement Super Sleuth shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked and underappreciated vegetable, the Artichoke.

In My Favorite Things, Nan takes a deep dive into the historical & evidence based benefits of Artichoke over the years. She shares several scientific studies on Artichoke for:

  • Improving symptoms from those suffering from IBS, dyspepsia, and/or GERD
  • The Overall Boost in Liver Health
  • Reducing Toxins in the Body
  • Protecting Against Lead Toxicity
  • The Effects on Lipid Profiles


In addition, Nan also shares how to pick out the freshest artichokes and prepare them for a tasty meal.

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This week, the Supplement Super Sleuth shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked and underappreciated vegetable, the Artichoke.

In My Favorite Things, Nan takes a deep dive into the historical & evidence based benefits of Artichoke over the years. She shares several scientific studies on Artichoke for:

  • Improving symptoms from those suffering from IBS, dyspepsia, and/or GERD
  • The Overall Boost in Liver Health
  • Reducing Toxins in the Body
  • Protecting Against Lead Toxicity
  • The Effects on Lipid Profiles


In addition, Nan also shares how to pick out the freshest artichokes and prepare them for a tasty meal.

Support the Show.

Show Links:
Learn more about our work at https://watersedgewellness.com/

Check out Herbal Answers® with Nan on our other platforms: https://bit.ly/m/watersedgewellness

Want to help contribute to the Podcast so it can grow? https://www.buzzsprout.com/2094785/supporters/new

Want Nan to deep dive into something specific? Or do you have someone you'd love to see on the show? Feel free to email us at admin@watersedgewellness and let us know!

What are Artichokes?
History of Artichokes
Benefits of Artichokes
Historic Benefits
Clinical Study #1 - Improves symptoms of IBS & quality of life with people dealing with dyspepsia & GERD
Artichoke Leaf Extract has liver protective effects
Clinical Study #2 - Effect overall liver health
Clinical Study #3 - Pretreating with Artichoke Leaf Extract to reduce effects of toxins in body
Clinical Study #4 - Protect against lead toxicity
The Doctrine of Signature
Clinical Study #5 - Effects on lipid profiles
How to pick out ideal artichoke
Preparing to Cook
Technique #1 - Steaming
Technique #2 - Boiling
Other Techniques
How to eat Artichoke Leaves