The globe artichoke Cynara Cardunculus is one of the oldest known cultivated vegetables; originating from Ethiopia, with Italy currently being the world's largest producer. It was valued in ancient Greece and Rome as a digestive aid, available only to...
Chinese Herbal Formulas ~ Found to Benefit Heart Health
New research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston suggests that ancient Chinese Herbal Formulas used primarily for cardiovascular indications including heart disease may produce large amounts of artery-widening nitric oxide. Findings of the preclinical study...
Egg Nutrition ~ Yolk vs. White
Several people have called to ask me whether they should eat the egg yolk or just the whites. The Yolk contains most of the nutrients in an egg. In fact, the number of nutrients in an egg yolk is...
The Misunderstood Egg ~
My Professor of Nutrition in Chinese Medicine considers an Egg: the perfect food as it contains all the ingredients to become a Chicken.Though eggs haven't always been considered healthy, their bad reputation actually stemmed from a misunderstanding about cholesterol....
No such thing as a “safe tan”
I was happy to see that finally it has been brought to the public's attention that tanning booths are very dangerous. Those in the holistic community have been saying it for years and many of the owners of those booths...
Letting Go ~
If you let go a little, you will have a little happiness.If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of happiness.If you let go completely, you will be free. ~ ...
New Risk Factors for Melanoma ~
Credit to "Bottom Line" and Dr. Rigel for this very timely and helpful information: Melanoma -- it's scary but treatable, if caught before it spreads. The deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma is responsible for 75% of all skin cancer...
Soup for the Heart and Bones~
This Recipe is full of natural sources of magnesium ~ ~ from Barb Holland Ingredients:• 1 tbsp olive oil• 2 stalks celery, chopped• 1 onion, chopped• 2 cloves garlic, minced• 1 tsp dried...
Epsom Salts ~ Nana knew best
Mg Magnesium is the second-most abundant element in our cells. It helps to regulate the activity of more than 325 enzymes and performs a vital role in muscle control and energy production. Magnesium is nature's muscle relaxant and nature's...
Korean Wedding Ducks ~ Take no Chances
These are the Wedding Ducks used at a traditional Korean Wedding Ceremony. One represents the Bride (on the right) and the other the Groom. When a daughter is preparing to marry, her family will seek to find the perfect...