Along with the busy December season, many of us can experience upset stomachs. Peppermint can help settle things down a bit. During the eighteenth century, peppermint became popular in Western Europe as a folk remedy for nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, respiratory infections and menstrual disorders. Peppermint was first listed in the London Pharmacopoeia in 1721. In modern […]
A common tradition has been to string cranberries with popcorn for garland around the Christmas tree. Cranberries are commonly used in holiday foods as well. A tart tasting berry, it is a powerful nutrient. They should be used all year around. Commercially grown cranberries are grown in the northern United States. They are also grown […]
Are you thinking of the holidays? Here in the United States Thanksgiving will be a week away. Enjoy the wonderful foods throughout the next month. But don’t forget the benefits of staying full on fiber. It keeps you full and helps to flush the heavier carbohydrates through your digestive system. Fiber comes under the heading […]
Every October we are urged to have the influenza (flu) vaccine. We receive ours at a local hospital health fair. Many hospital health fairs offer it for free. While attending our local hospital health fair, I stopped to talk to someone I knew. My husband continued to walk by. I was asked “Did he have […]
Cancers of all kinds are very concerning. Many of us know someone who has had some kind of cancer or is dealing with it at this time. Latest statistics show about one in eight American women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Approximately 40,920 women in the U.S. are expected […]
Probiotics are a big and rapidly growing business, with annual global sales of products expected to rise in coming years. Probiotics are available in dietary supplements from tablets, capsules, powders, lozengers and other forms. Probiotics are also found in foods such as yogurt and other fermented products that contain “beneficial” or “friendly” bacteria. The organisms […]
Summer is drifting by isn’t it? The sun is still hot and heavy here. The temperatures are going higher as well. Different all over the world I’m sure. Last month I wrote about protecting your skin with sunscreens, hats and protective clothing. This month I thought you might like to learn about how UV radiation […]
Watermelon has a high water content (approximately 92%). This summer treat is a real thirst-quencher. High in vitamin C and lycopene. Lycopene along with betacarotene and vitamin A. This makes for a powerful antioxidant providing protection from the oxidative damage to cellular structures caused by free radicals (sometimes produced by stress). Enjoy this great recipe! […]
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) our beloved sun is roughly 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The sun is made entirely of gases. There is no solid surface on the sun. Although the sun is necessary for life, too much sun exposure can lead to adverse health effects, including skin cancer. More than 1 […]
Among the best fruits of the summer are cherries! The darker the better. The benefits comes in their wrapping! That being the skin! But the inside has great nutrients as well. I wish they could be grown all year long! Luckily it is available in juice and powdered form. Be aware of the sugar content. […]
