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The Gist of Herbal Medicine
My father asked me the other day how it could be that single herbs could be applied to many different uses. It was a logical question; throughout his career as a physician he had used synthetic drugs for very specific and targeted purposes.
Healthy Recipe Idea: Winter Squash & Edamame Pasta
My wife was baking acorn squash for her nutrition class. She teaches at the community college and each week tries to offer a sampling of healthy foods and new flavors the students may have never been exposed to.
Cancer: The Diagnosis that Nobody Wants
I’ve heard it said that cancer is cause for concern and everything else is just an inconvenience. To some extent this statement is very accurate. Cancer is the diagnosis that nobody wants.
Hedge Your Best Against Cancer (Yes, Cancer!)
If you set about to create a diet that would induce cancer in the human body, the average American diet would be a good place to start. This morning on the way to work traffic was backed up behind cars waiting for the new item at a local fast-food restaurant— fried baloney biscuits.
Healthy Recipe Idea: Basil Chicken & Bok Choy
This light and healthy dish features bok choy, basil and tahini. Bok choy, also known as Chinese cabbage, is rich in fiber, vitamin C, folate, beta-carotene and indoles.
Thoughts on Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention
This past week a government task force recommended that screening mammograms should not be started until after age fifty and only performed only at two year intervals. Self-breast exams were left off the list completely as part of effective screening.
Delicious Stir Fry with Potent Anti-Cancer Components
I bet you never knew that preventing cancer could be so delicious! Every ingredient in this recipe has a powerful anti-cancer component.
Disease Cause #2: Exposure to Toxins
Though some substances considered toxic to humans occur in nature, our world is gradually becoming saturated by toxic substances created by man. The conveniences of modern life have come with a price. The evolution of an industrial society has brought with it the introduction of an unprecedented amount of man-made chemicals into the environment, all having at least some potential for toxicity. Most sources suggest the list of man-made chemicals now tops 200,000, the majority of which were non-existent one hundred years ago.
The Seven Basic Causes of Disease
Many individuals, including some health care providers, have the misconception that the origins of most disease are difficult to define. They think that disease just "happens," and the best way to deal with it is by treating the symptoms. This is far from being the case, as all things that occur in the natural world have causes, including disease.
Disease Cause #1: Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress, a term unfamiliar to most people, is possibly the most significant overall factor in aging. The most ubiquitous factor of disease, oxidative stress, is continuously present in all living things and is definitely one to know about. So what is this peculiar-sounding term? The answer is right under your nose…
Disease Cause #3: Poor Nutrition
You can tell a lot about a person’s health just by examining what he or she eats. As much as the wrong foods can cause ill health, the right foods can be protective from damage resulting from other factors of disease. Ironically, here in one of the wealthiest countries on the planet, many (if not most) people are suffering from malnutrition. Not the protein-deficiency malnutrition found in the third world, but a form that is self-imposed.
Disease Cause #6: Microbes
Microbes rule the world. They always have and they always will. Historically, infectious diseases have caused more death and devastation over the years than war and all of the other causes of disease combined. Even today, infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide.
Disease Cause #7: Energy
E=MC2, the common equation that defines that all matter is made of energy. We are beings of energy—most specifically a type of energy called electromagnetic energy.
Reap the Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a key ingredient found in many South Asian dishes, especially curries. It is known for the bright beautiful color and warm flavor that it brings to the table. But few people realize what powerful health benefits turmeric offers.
The Flavor of Health
It should be no surprise to find that most culinary herbs (herbs used in cooking) have medicinal properties. The aroma and flavor that we find so pleasing is a sign of beneficial qualities that extend beyond gastronomic pleasure. In fact, herbs and spices offer a higher degree of disease-reducing properties than any other facet of our food supply.
Prevention Plus™ Provides Optimal Antioxidant Protection
Years of thought and research from practicing physicians have gone into creation of Prevention Plus™. All ingredients are backed by solid clinical information and cost was also a consideration to keep this product affordable for everyday use.
