The following is a guest post by Peter. He writes about mediterranean diet and other modern ways of healthy living. Introduction Once you decide it’s time to lose weight and do a bit of research on what you can do, you’d find that there are a lot of diets to choose from. All of them [...]
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Chocolate is a favorite gift to give to a loved one on Valentine’s day; however, chocolate is associated with the “affairs of the heart” in more ways than one. Chocolate contains many vitamins, minerals and other ingredients, including flavonoids. Studies have shown that flavonoids have been linked to protection against heart disease. Where Chocolate Comes [...]
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Most fertility problems are caused by hormonal imbalances. Clinical studies indicate that women who have unexplained infertility or those who are struggling to conceive after the age of 35 could be helped by getting their hormones back into balance. Some examples of hormonal imbalances are: An estrogen imbalance (usually excessive) can cause conditions such as [...]
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Yerba mate is a shrub found in the rainforest of South America. A country such as Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Brazil is where yerba mate can be found naturally. The leaves can be made to brew a strong tea and is a nationally made drink. It is also an alternative medicine source made to counteract [...]
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Several years ago, a family in our church left for several weeks to visit distant relatives. The father of the home, however, could not leave his job for such a stretch and was alone for a week before joining his wife and children. Consequently, we had him join us for supper one evening. We learned [...]
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Yogurt is a dairy product created by fermenting milk with a Lactobacillus culture. Making your own yogurt is fun and easy. It is an ideal way to use up extra milk if you own dairy animals. And, it is a healthful snack that children love. Here’s my recipe to make yogurt. Start with fresh milk. [...]
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Vitamin D is one of six important vitamins that the body needs to stay healthy; vitamins A, B, C, E and K are the other major vitamins that the body needs to function efficiently. Just as there are several types of vitamin B, there are also a couple of types of vitamin D. Although the [...]
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While waiting in line at the pharmacy, recently, I noticed that next to the supplies for diabetics—glucose tablets, lancets, and alcohol wipes—they displayed cinnamon capsules. “Why?” I wanted to know. A quick search in my library turned up that cinnamon (cinnamomum verum) can be used to lower blood glucose levels. According to a study discussed [...]
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Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a small perennial shrub that is reputed to have many valuable health benefits. Although scientific research is often sketchy on the “proven” health benefits of bilberry, one recent study conducted at an Italian University indicates that bilberry extract may actually help to prevent eye conditions such as glaucoma. About the Plant [...]
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Who can resist the smell of bread fresh from the oven? Or whole wheat pancakes heavy with butter and maple syrup? What about tortillas, soft and warm, right off the griddle? These are staple foods in our home—made with flour freshly ground with our Country Living Grain Mill. We really enjoy our grain mill and [...]
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The Best Cranberry Relish Ever: Ingredients: 1 medium orange 1 bag fresh (or frozen) cranberries ¾ to 1 cup of sugar 1 to 1 ½ cups of water Cut the orange into pieces and remove seeds. Combine with the other ingredients in a thick-bottomed, stainless-steel saucepan. Cook over medium heat until most berries finish popping. [...]
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Ever since I can remember, I’ve heard of chicken soup referred to as Jewish penicillin. Can it truly be that good for you? Yes. In fact, any variety of properly made stock provides many health promoting vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Plus, it tastes so much better than what you buy in a can, that once [...]
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