It has been said, and I know not by whom, that medicine in the future will be preventative rather than remedial, based on the best diet for our health, not on drugs. This article will explore this issue in relation ...
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Medicinal Uses of Thyme
Thyme is a very aromatic herb commonly used for both cooking and in natural medicines. It has a very wide range of uses and abilities. The origin of the name “thyme” is said to be from the Greek word thymus, ...
Read More »Medicinal Uses for Sage
Sage, originally from the Mediterranean regions, now grows around the world in more than 2000 species. Israel alone has 24 different species of the plant. It has been cultivated to flavor foods and for its many medicinal properties—among them, use ...
Read More »Part II: Role Reversal – Mom & Dad Moving In With You
In March 2011, I wrote an article called Role Reversal: Mom and Dad Coming to Live with You, which talked about readying your home for your parents to come live with you. This is a follow up to that article, ...
Read More »Using Oregano Medicinally
Usually considered as a culinary herb, oregano has medicinal properties that have been understood and used for many years. The name of this herb is derived from the Greek words oros (mountain) and ganos (joy or splendor). Besides being a ...
Read More »When Work Not Only Tires But Hurts — And Even Injures
I’m writing this in an old executive-style office chair discarded during a departmental move during a past sentence I served in biotech. It’s a sturdy, reasonably attractive piece of leather; its main value, though, is in the range of its ...
Read More »Bioidentical Hormones: A Viable Alternative for Women in Menopause?
We women are complex creatures aren’t we? Apart from the organs we share in common with our male counterparts, we get to have a whole different set that men neither needn’t deal with nor understand fully – unless and until ...
Read More »Top 10 Teas No Home Should Be Without
If you ever come to my house, almost inevitably you will be offered a cup of tea. And tea is no small thing here either. An array of flavors, moods, cures, and energy levels are available upon request. Oh yes, ...
Read More »Medicinal Uses of Garlic
Since about 3000 BC, garlic and its extracts have been used in almost every culture for its medicinal and epicurean qualities. It is believed to have originated somewhere in Central Asia and has been widely dispersed throughout the world. Many ...
Read More »Medicinal Uses and Health Benefits of Basil
Basil is a common herb in most of our kitchens, but did you know that, besides tasting good in our chicken and pasta dishes, it can be of use toward having more healthy bodies? It is an excellent alternative health ...
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