ADDICTIVE FOODS AND THEIR HARMFUL CONSEQUENCES Most of us are fond of at least one product that has the effect of a stimulant and that eventually becomes an addiction. These products include exercise stimulant drinks (they come in cans and look like cola), fizzy aerated drinks, tobacco, betel nut, betel leaf, strong coffee, strong tea, mahuang (an ephedrine-like compound consumed …
Add high fiber fruit to a healthy diet
ADD HIGH FIBER FRUIT TO A HEALTHY DIET High fiber fruit is a very crucial element of any healthy diet. It enhances our opportunity of living a long and healthy life, which is what most people strive and wish for. While most people recognize that eating high fiber fruit is excellent for them, they are unsure concerning what high fiber …
Add flavor to meals without adding carbs
ADD FLAVOR TO MEALS WITHOUT ADDING CARBS With all of the low-carbs and no-carbs frenzies lately, you should be aware that adding a dry seasoning blend of quality herbs and spices to your recipes will boost flavor without adding carbohydrates or calories. I believe in making food exciting – an emotional experience – with bold, but not overpowering, flavors to …
Acne (and Rosacea) Link to MRSA
ACNE (AND ROSACEA) LINK TO MRSA There is growing evidence that the major cause of MRSA is the inappropriate over prescribing of antibiotics by general practitioners. This is not news and it is common knowledge that most infections are viral and do not require antibiotics. Also it is well known that antibiotics upset gut bacteria and lead to overgrowth of …
About Chinese Diet Teas: are they safe?
ABOUT CHINESE DIET TEAS: ARE THEY SAFE? Chinese diet teas have long been considered great for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled Chinese diet tea for those who wish to lose weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that many believed that tea by itself carries only 4 calories per serving, and …
About alternative health supplements
ABOUT ALTERNATIVE HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS These days, there are plenty of pills out there offered by your local pharmacy to cure what ails you. But you can never be too sure that the products pushed on us by the food and drug administration are the best thing for you. A lot of these pills have side effects, and some of them …
About Homeopathic medicine
ABOUT HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE Introduction Homeopathic medicine is a safe, natural form of medicine, based on the practice of treating like with like. Homeopathy is derived from the Greek words homios, meaning like or similar, and italios, meaning suffering. Homeopathy is concerned with treating the whole person rather than the illness alone. The homeopath will consider the patient as a whole, …
A lack of vitamins
A LACK OF VITAMINS Everyone knows that the human body needs a certain amount of vitamins and minerals everyday to function properly and remain healthy. A well balanced diet can supply your body with the vitamins it needs, although problems and disorders can arise if your diet doesn’t supply your body with the vitamins it needs. The symptoms of vitamin …
A wealth of knowledge in aromatherapy books
A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE IN AROMATHERAPY BOOKS Albert Camus once said, The true university of these days is a collection of books. So true were his words. You may not have visited once the schools or colleges, yet you can gain knowledge of a field if you have made books your friend. So if you want to excel in the …
A short history of herbs
A SHORT HISTORY OF HERBS The world of today is a world of progress, no one doubts about that. We have managed to do in 200 years of continuous industrial revolution, what we couldn’t do in thousands and thousands of tumultuous history. And yet, with all these technological breakdowns and synthetic substances, artificial food, not to mention the reign of …