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Natural Remedies (Food as Medicine)
"Let your food be your medicine
and your medicine be your food"
Hippocrates 460 - 359 BC
"Vitality and beauty are gifts from nature
for those who live according to its laws."
Leonardo DeVinci
Exercise: Anti-ageing natural remedy
by Peter @ Enviroman
14 Mar 2010 at 1:12am
Ageing brings with it not only wrinkles, but also other body changes such as decrease of muscle mass, blood pumping capacity, metabolic rate and bone density which makes bones more fragile and susceptible to fractures. Ageing brings with it obesity, raised cholesterol levels, arthritis, osteoporosis and obesity heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. One does not die from old age; one die from
Papaya leaf extract anti-cancer
by Peter @ Enviroman
13 Mar 2010 at 6:15pm
University of Florida researcher Nam Dang claimed that papaya leaf extract can boost key signaling molecules called Th1-Type cytokines which help regulate the immune systems which can lead to therapeutic treatments using the immune system to fight various types of cancer.
In the research report published in the February issue of the Journal of Ethnopharmacology which seemed to back many folk
Allergy blood test results by Allergy Diagnostics Sdn. Bhd.
by Peter @ Enviroman
10 Mar 2010 at 6:38am
Date: 2 & 3 March 2010
ImmunoCAP Total IgE concentration: 1393 kU/l
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Test CodeTest nameConcentrationClass
d1D. pteronyssinus>1006
d2D. farinae>1006
Rd201Blomia tropicalis49.8 kUA/l4
ex2e1 e5 e6 e67 e880.50 kUA/l1
f1Egg white<0.350
f2Milk<0.350
f4Wheat1.36 kUA/l2
f13Peanut1.30 kUA/l2
f14Soya bean1.27 kUA/l2
f24Shrimp2.26 kUA/l2
f1BIkan bilis1.11 kUA/l2
f9Rice0.60
Exercise best medicine Alzheimer's Disease
by Peter @ Enviroman
10 Mar 2010 at 5:05am
Alzheimer's disease, also known as the "long goodbye", is a progressive brain disorder which prograssively destroys a victim's memory and ability to reason, make decisions, learn, communicate and carry out basic everyday activities. An Alzheimer's victim may change in personality and behaviour plus suffer from hallucinations and delusions. Life expectancy is shortened. Victims eventually become
Stroke natural remedy - Music song
by Peter @ Enviroman
21 Feb 2010 at 1:24am
Music with words (songs) apparently can help brain damaged stroke patience rewire their damaged brain. According to Dr. Aniruddh Patel of the San Diego Neurosciences Institiute, there is now an explosion of research on music and the brain over the last 10 years. It seemed music can engage huge areas of the brain, implying I suppose that music would have huge influence on the brain.
The results
Local Produce Finder
Use this tool in your hunt for locally grown fruits and vegetables. Enter your info and the product you are looking for.
Before you go save the world, remember that this is not perfect. Consider it a first pass and be aware of a few limits: This tool will miss farms without websites and farms that are more than 20 miles away (Yahoo's limit, not mine). This tool will get some false hits as well (Bananas in Boston? It's because farms put recipes on their sites). As a second pass, Google for something like "site:communityfarms.org kale" to see in what context a specific farm mentioned the vegetable or fruit.
Maddalena Restaurant
Full of rich grape flavor and natural tropical fruitiness, Granada is a delicious wine similar to sangria. ... Grape Red is a semi-sweet red wine made from Ruby Cabernet grapes. ...
Jack Mayesh Wholesale Florist
Featuring a plethora of fall varieties from Mayesh, this stunning basket consist of September favorites. ... Bittersweet, Rosehips, Persimmons, fresh grapes and more. Created by ...
Michael's Arts & Crafts
Wild Grapes. Pattern Name: Wild Grapes. Designed By: Pamela Kellogg. Fabric: Aida 14, White ... Wild Grapes ©2001, Michaels Stores, Inc. All rights reserved. ...
Mark Taper Forum
Keach, who has excelled in many of the classic and contemporary stage's greatest roles, ... Broadway: Frost/Nixon and The Grapes of Wrath (Steppenwolf). The Trip to Bountiful ...
Orchard Supply Hardware
The shorter and cooler days tell many gardeners that it is time to purchase and plant ... Grape vines. Table grapes. Roses. Hybrid tea roses. Floribundas. Tree roses. Climbing roses. ...
NPR Programs: Fresh Air from WHYY
This one-hour program features Terry Gross' in-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.
How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires
15 Mar 2010 at 9:05am
Speculation is growing that Justice John Paul Stevens, the Supreme Court's longest-serving member, will step down in June. New Yorker legal correspondent Jeffrey Toobin discusses who is likely to replace Stevens — and offers his take on how the court will rule on the future of gun control laws.
Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach
15 Mar 2010 at 7:53am
Bach's cantatas contain some of his greatest music, but their individual sections are seldom performed out of context, least of all by celebrities. Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz says Hilary Hahn's new CD, Bach: Violin & Voice, provides a welcome exception to this rule.
Jesus And The Hidden Contradictions Of The Gospels
12 Mar 2010 at 10:00am
The New Testament contains multiple versions of the life and teachings of Jesus. Bart Ehrman, the author of Jesus, Interrupted,, says they are at odds with each other on important points regarding the life, death and divinity of Jesus.
'Green Zone': Bourne In Baghdad, Looking For WMDs
11 Mar 2010 at 10:00pm
Bourne Identity director Paul Greengrass and leading man Matt Damon have re-teamed for Green Zone, a fictionalized account of the U.S. search for weapons of mass destruction in the first year of the Iraq occupation. Film critic David Edelstein reviews the political thriller.
Amy Ryan: From 'The Office' To The 'Green Zone'
11 Mar 2010 at 10:05am
The Oscar-nominated actress stars in the new Paul Greengrass thriller Green Zone as a journalist investigating the presence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. She has also played a port authority police officer in the HBO series The Wire and Michael Scott's girlfriend on The Office.
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Get the latest BBC World news: international news, features and analysis from Africa, Americas, South Asia, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
Sri Lanka trial for ex-army chief
15 Mar 2010 at 5:53pm
Defeated Sri Lankan presidential candidate and ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka is set to face a court martial.
EU ministers agree Greek plan
15 Mar 2010 at 5:00pm
European finance ministers say they have agreed how they would help Greece in its financial crisis, but reveal few details.
Doubts cast on 'runaway Prius'
15 Mar 2010 at 6:58pm
Toyota casts doubt on claims one of its cars failed to stop, after a widely-publicised account of a "runaway" Prius in California.
US presses Israel on settler row
15 Mar 2010 at 3:56pm
The US says it is awaiting a formal response from Israel amid a row over its decision to build new homes in East Jerusalem.
FBI to investigate Mexico deaths
15 Mar 2010 at 3:23pm
The FBI says it is sending agents to Mexico's border city of Ciudad Juarez after three people linked to the US consulate were killed.
NYT > Week in Review
As Health Vote Awaits, Future of a Presidency Waits, Too
by By PETER BAKER
14 Mar 2010 at 9:50pm
Win or lose on health care, President Obama will face a vastly different political landscape after the fate of his plan is decided.
The Tea Party and the Constitution
by By ADAM LIPTAK
13 Mar 2010 at 7:30pm
Whatever their opinions of the Tea Party movement, scholars say a fight over founding principles can be a good thing.
Rethinking What Happens If Iran Gets Nuclear Weapons
by By DAVID E. SANGER
13 Mar 2010 at 8:10pm
Whatever the U.S. wishes, Iran may get nuclear weapons.
A debate is building on whether containment would work.
Doctors Blame Economy for Drop in Plastic Surgery
by By NATASHA SINGER
13 Mar 2010 at 12:21pm
Cosmetic surgeries are down. Doctors blame the recession. But maybe it?s more than a pocketbook issue.
Ushahidi - Africa?s Gift to Silicon Valley: How to Track a Crisis
by By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS
13 Mar 2010 at 7:40pm
A small Kenyan-born Web site is bringing crowdsourcing to disaster relief and other humanitarian causes.
Christian Science Monitor | All Stories
Read the front page stories of csmonitor.com.
Industrial production flashes recovery, but beware the temporary stimulus
15 Mar 2010 at 8:05pm
Despite the positive reading for February, industrial production benefited from temporary factors such as inventory restocking and federal stimulus.
Genesis inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
15 Mar 2010 at 7:29pm
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomes Genesis.
Due to smelly employee, Detroit city workers can't wear perfume
15 Mar 2010 at 6:53pm
Detroit city workers should no longer wear perfume, cologne or aftershave.
Toyota Motor Corp. doesn't buy runaway Toyota Prius story
15 Mar 2010 at 6:12pm
Toyota officials on Monday said they couldn't find any evidence to support the "runaway" Toyota Prius story
Erin Andrews stalker gets 2 1/2 years in prison
15 Mar 2010 at 5:44pm
ESPN's Erin Andrews says stalker's sentence "isn't enough."
BBC News | Entertainment | World Edition
Get the latest BBC Entertainment news: breaking news, views and analysis on celebrities, music, film, theatre, TV and radio plus audio-video content.
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes split
15 Mar 2010 at 12:00pm
Actress Kate Winslet and her film director husband Sam Mendes have split up, their lawyers announce.
Mission: Impossible actor dies
15 Mar 2010 at 1:54am
Peter Graves, star of the TV series Mission: Impossible and the Airplane films, dies of a suspected heart attack in LA, aged 83.
Cotillard receives French honour
15 Mar 2010 at 8:11am
Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard receives one of France's highest cultural honours at a ceremony in Paris.
'Lost' Shakespeare play published
15 Mar 2010 at 11:20am
A play which was first discovered nearly 300 years ago has been credited to William Shakespeare.
Singer Grant threatens Gorillaz
15 Mar 2010 at 11:40am
Singer Eddy Grant is threatening to sue Damon Albarn's cartoon band Gorillaz, claiming they ripped off one of his tracks.
NYT > Magazine
The Limits of Rahmism
by By PETER BAKER
12 Mar 2010 at 9:10pm
He was chosen as White House chief of staff because he could make things happen. What happened?
Concocting a Cure for Kids With Issues
by By JUDITH WARNER
13 Mar 2010 at 8:22pm
Through a controversial practice called vision therapy, some optometrists say they can treat learning disabilities.
Katie Lee - How to Cook Up a Food Celebrity
by By FRANK BRUNI
11 Mar 2010 at 9:27am
If you?re Katie Lee, start with a dollop of fame (marriage to Billy Joel), parboil a couple of cookbooks, marinate on the morning shows and serve a spec TV pilot.
Lives: Friend Request
by By DANIELA LAMAS
12 Mar 2010 at 10:09am
A young doctor gets a message from a dying patient.
The Femivore?s Dilemma
by By PEGGY ORENSTEIN
12 Mar 2010 at 6:50am
Can chickens save the desperate housewife?
NYT > Travel
Journeys: In Spain, Chefs Extend Empires to Hotels
by By ANDREW FERREN
15 Mar 2010 at 2:04pm
A number of so-called gastrohotels have been popping up alongside some of Spain?s most acclaimed restaurants.
The Frugal Traveler in San Francisco With His Year-Old Daughter
by By MATT GROSS
12 Mar 2010 at 8:49pm
Are the hills too steep for a stroller? Are the costs too high for a dad on a budget? Not if you?re the Frugal Traveler on a father-daughter vacation.
36 Hours in Goa, India
by By JEFF KOYEN
11 Mar 2010 at 9:04pm
Though often synonymous with hippies, it?s the Portuguese?s lingering influence that makes India?s seaside destination such an alluring place.
Next Stop: In Postwar Sri Lanka, Beaches, Temples and Military Checkpoints
by By LIONEL BEEHNER
11 Mar 2010 at 7:50pm
This tropical island is teeming with white beaches and stylish boutique hotels, yet remnants of the war can be found around almost every corner.
Surfacing: New Life in a Johannesburg Suburb
by By DAVID KAUFMAN
12 Mar 2010 at 11:22am
Braamfontein, a suburb of Johannesburg, has become a vibrant cultural scene thanks to a new generation of design shops, restaurants and galleries.
BBC News | Health | Medical notes | World Edition
BBC Medical Notes: health resources archive with A-Z on medical topics and in-depth reports on cancer, heart disease and strokes, plus NHS ratings.
Achalasia
7 Aug 2009 at 6:42am
Achalasia is a rare motility disorder of the oesophagus, commonly known as the gullet.
Acne
9 Mar 2006 at 10:41am
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that causes spots.
Age-related macular degeneration
5 Aug 2008 at 4:39am
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness. It is just one form of macular disease, which affects the eye's retina.
Alcohol
9 Aug 2000 at 4:17am
William Hague's boast that he once drank 14 pints of beer a day may impress some voters - but probably not his doctor.
Alzheimer's and dementia
22 Dec 2008 at 3:11am
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative and irreversible brain disorder that causes intellectual impairment, disorientation and eventually death and is the most common cause of dementia.
