We are constantly bombarded by pathogens in our surroundings. Raising the efficiency of our own immunity helps us stay strong … More
Tag: health
Beating it with the Beets
Did you know that you may beat the winter blues, common cold, obesity, premature aging, effects of of pollution and stress … More
What do you want your health to do for you?
“Health for its own sake is an ego trip. It is wasted as a goal; but it gains meaning as … More
The Many Faces of MSG
MSG stands for Mono-sodium Glutamate. MSG was first isolated from kombu seaweed in Japan as flavour enhancer about 100 years … More
Superfood Power
I first heard about the term “superfoods” while studying nutrition in New York. The first among them is cacao (raw … More
Would you take a flu shot?
You probably have heard about taking a flu shot to protect you from getting the flu. Have you wondered if … More
Healthy Alternatives to Dairy
It’s normal and healthy to desire fatty and sweet food such as milk – afterall, that was the first food … More
The Bill Clinton Diet and Local Green Awareness
Recently Bill Clinton has made news headlines, not with his politics but with his shrunken waistline. He said thanks to a plant … More
Is Dairy Milk “Nature’s Perfect Food”?
Did you know that if you gave a baby cow “milk” as we know it (the kind you get from … More
My Father’s Last Days…and Thoughts on Health Care
I noticed I have not posted an entry since end of last year. (Thus this longer-than-usual post!) During this interval … More