First described by the early Greeks, this “elixir” was then written about in the 12th century by the Egyptian physician and philosopher Maimonides. His experience led him to recommend this food favorite as a treatment for upper respiratory tract infections. His advice has been passed down over the generations. Today chicken [...]
If you were asked the speed at which you eat – slow, normal, or fast – what would you say? That same question was posed to over a thousand healthy volunteers in Japan. The answers they gave led to an important discovery regarding their future health. If you want to [...]
Its healing abilities can be traced back thousands of years. Hippocrates – the “father of medicine” – called this plant his “medicine chest” because of its value in treating so many health conditions. Other historic Greek physicians such as Galen believed it to be one of nature’s greatest healers. Based [...]
Nothing is more annoying than the pounds around your waistline you can’t lose – except maybe the way they come back when you do manage to slim down a bit. Despite the frustration many would-be weight losers feel, researchers say there are measures you can take that will help you [...]
The winter season brings with it a host of nasty infections – most notably colds, sore throats and flu. Many also find their arthritic joints become more painful in cold weather. And of course, for obvious reasons we now have to worry about viruses even in the summer. Lots of [...]
More than 100 years ago, when researchers discovered an amino acid that is only made by certain mushrooms and bacteria, no one thought it was important. But, in fact, the presence of this remarkable natural chemical in certain foods may be a big reason the people in countries like Italy [...]
It’s scary to think about, but we live in a world that grows more toxic by the day. New chemicals are created every year by multinational corporations that introduce these compounds into consumer products – often without sufficient safety tests. So chances are, even while you read this, your body [...]
We hear a good deal about our high salt (sodium) intake and the problems this causes, especially regarding blood pressure, the risk of stroke and heart disease. But little is heard about the mineral it works side by side with to regulate water balance in the body. This mineral – potassium — [...]
One of the easiest, most useful ways to help you lose weight is something you’ve probably never heard about or thought of before. Timing. A growing number of studies show that while the types of foods you eat affect how much you weigh and how much body fat you carry [...]
“I worked very hard in Tokyo and had backaches and stiff shoulders. But they’ve gone. I’m no longer anxious and I’m very happy.” Now glowing with health, the youthful 57-year-old Yasuyo Nishiura explains why. “It’s because I surround myself with forests.” Yasuyo is one of Japan’s many forest therapists. She [...]
