March 2011
The Low Glycemic Load Diet: A Secret to Successful Weight Loss
The secret to successful weight loss isn’t starving yourself, nor is it limiting your food choices or following a rigid pattern of eating. It is...
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...
News Briefs – March 2011
MEDITERRANEAN DIET LOWERS DIABETES RISK A study has determined that either of two different versions of the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) results in a reduced risk...
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...