By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
In the US and other parts of the world (including Canada, Mexico, Japan, Denmark, and Australia), February 14 is a day for celebrating loved ones. The tradition dates back to ancient Roman times, when it’s said a Saint Valentine would help people escape from Roman prisons, where they were often tortured.
One legend has it that Valentine was imprisoned himself and sent a letter professing his love for the jailor’s daughter before his death – and signed it “From your Valentine,” an expression still widely used today.1 This is but one theory of the …read more
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