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News Briefs – April 2011
MODERATE AEROBIC EXERCISE LINKED TO IMPROVED MEMORY Researchers have found an association between moderate levels of aerobic exercise and increased size of the hippocampus, an...
Chinese Medicine for Diabetes Sufferers
The invention of insulin has had a profound and destiny-changing impact on people with IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, also known as Type 1 diabetes)....
Book Review: Boost Your Metabolism Cookbook
Author: Susan Irby and Rachel Laferriere Publisher: Adams Media Book Publication: 2010 Metabolism – the process by which your body converts what you eat and...
Sacred Journeys – March 2011
Everyday Rituals & Celebrations I have been asked recently to describe what I imagine might happen in 2012, when the Mayan Calendar comes to an...
Alarming Rates of Cancer Found in Pets and Wildlife
In May 2007, the American Cancer Society’s Journal, Cancer, published a database identifying 216 chemicals that are known to cause breast cancer in animals. Many...
Atchara – Fermented Green Papaya Excellent for Digestion
Atchara is a traditional Philippine fermented dish made with unripe raw green papaya, fresh raw ginger root, and other raw ingredients in a vinegar base....
Turmeric: The Golden Spice of Life
Curcuma longa, or turmeric as it is more commonly known, has been used for over 2,500 years in India for its powerful healing properties. It...
Acupuncture for Pre-Birth Care Can Improve Labour and Delivery
As your journey towards giving birth approaches, you are undoubtedly making all of the preparations necessary to gently and safely welcome your baby into the...
Little Snowshoes
Like it or not, winter has set in for the duration. I hope you do like it, since it will be here for at least...
News Briefs – February 2011
US GOVERNMENT REVERSES STAND ON FLUORIDATION LEVELS In a surprising reversal of decades of fluoridation policy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)...
Tantalizing Tea Cuisine: Herbal Infusions Add a Splash of Excitement to Winter Meals
When I was a girl growing up in rural Muskoka, the world of tea was a relatively small one. In my grandmother’s pantry, there were...
Acupuncture for Treating Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia has now been recognized as a distinct disease entity by the World Health Organization and the American College of Rheumatology, and more physicians and...
Shiitake Mushrooms: Champion of the Immune System
Lentinula Edodes is a mushroom native to East Asia, which is now cultivated worldwide for culinary and medicinal purposes. This mushroom is usually referred to...
Pomegranate ~ Let Your Fruit Be Your Medicine
There are few fruits more enticing than the jewel-like arils (seed casings) of pomegranate. Adding to the allure of pomegranate are its incredibly versatile culinary...
Herpanacine Skin Support
HERPANACINE SKIN SUPPORT: Formula Treats Acne, Herpes, Rosacea, and More From the Inside Out by Deborah Wagner For over 20 years, Herpanacine Skin Support has been...
