Gwyneth Paltrow’s announcement that she has the beginning stages of osteopenia (low bone mineral density) has led to speculation that her low vitamin D levels may be a consequence of her macrobiotic diet. Now, a lot of people are thinking twice about their own diet schemes. We’ve written before about how liquid cleanse diets can… Continue reading
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15-minutes meals for busy people
Sicilian Spaghetti Ingredients * 1 pound spaghetti * 4 tablespoons olive oil * 3 cloves garlic, crushed * 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped * 1 cup fine bread crumbs * 1 cup chopped fresh parsley * ground black pepper to taste * 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Bring a large… Continue reading
Risks for persistent Neurodermatitis
A child who can’t stop scratching himself may well be suffering from atopic dermatitis, also known as neurodermatitis. Extreme irritability of the skin with a concomitant urge to scratch is typical of the disorder. The condition often appears during the first year of life and is on the increase in industrialized countries. The patient’s skin… Continue reading
Body and soul: Shaitsu massage
What is shiatsu? Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork. The word shiatsu means “finger pressure”, and shiatsu is sometimes described as a finger pressure massage. How does shiatsu work? Like acupuncture, shiatsu is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine, where illness is thought to result from imbalances in the natural flow… Continue reading
Healthy Vegetarian – 200 calories or less
Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers Ingredients * 2 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded * 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid * 1/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice * 2 tablespoons hot water * 2 green onions, thinly sliced * 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained * 1/2 (15 ounce) can… Continue reading
Clove oil for itchy rash
A new study from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) has found that the major component of clove oil may be a promising lead as a new topical treatment for scabies. Dr Cielo Pasay said that plant essential oils have long been studied for their effects against mites, ticks, lice and mosquitoes. “Essential oils… Continue reading
Body and soul: Hot stone massage
What is a Hot Stone Massage? Hot stone massage is a variation on classic massage therapy. Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body. The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body. The use of hot stones for healing dates back… Continue reading
New research for patients with Alzhaimer – vitamin B helps in fight against it
Elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment who take huge doses of B vitamins everyday may reduce the rate at which their brains shrink by 50%, resulting in a much slower progression toward dementia, and eventually Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers from Oxford University, England, in an article published in Plos One (Public Library of Science One),… Continue reading