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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.
US envoy postpones Israel visit
16 Mar 2010 at 4:39am
US envoy George Mitchell puts off a visit to Israel amid a row over settlements, as clashes erupt in Jerusalem.
Blood protest against Thai leader
16 Mar 2010 at 5:55am
Thailand's red-shirts splash blood under the gates of Government House in a third day of protests to oust the government.
Chinese lawyer mystery deepens
16 Mar 2010 at 3:11am
Comments by China's foreign minister shed no light on the location of missing human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng.
Deadly bomb attacks in Iraqi town
16 Mar 2010 at 7:57am
Eight people have been killed and 11 injured by two bombs in the central Iraqi town of Musayyab, police say.
Sri Lanka puts ex-army chief on trial
16 Mar 2010 at 5:45am
Sri Lanka's ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka appears before a military court charged with participating in politics while in uniform.
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
14 Mar 2010 at 12:08pm
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.
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles LA
16 Mar 2010 at 7:48am
Earthquake 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles struck shortly after 4 a.m.
Mastermind sentenced in tribal casino scheme
16 Mar 2010 at 7:30am
Phuong Quoc Truong was part of the 'Tran Organization,' a card counting ring that bilked 27 Indian tribal casinos out of millions over eight years.
Mexico killings: President Calderón visits Juarez to tout new social programs
16 Mar 2010 at 7:23am
President Felipe Calderón visits Ciudad Juarez today, just days after the Mexico killings of two Americans. He will tout new social programs aimed at improving life in the violence-wracked city.
After two years of silence, Rielle Hunter fires back
16 Mar 2010 at 7:16am
John Edwards' former mistress shares her side of the affair - and some skin - in a "doozy" of an interview with GQ.
Hidden cause of great recession and next financial crisis? Debt
16 Mar 2010 at 7:13am
On the surface, global economic rescue efforts appear to have been successful, but they've only worsened the original problem ? too much debt.
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.
Abba receive Hall of Fame honour
16 Mar 2010 at 1:40am
Abba are inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with British band Genesis and reggae master Jimmy Cliff.
Michael Jackson in 'biggest' record deal
15 Mar 2010 at 9:16pm
The estate of Michael Jackson agrees a deal worth $200m (£160m) with the record label Sony, US reports say.
Sheen pleads not guilty in court
16 Mar 2010 at 3:32am
Actor Charlie Sheen pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges at a court in Colorado and is ordered to stand trial on 21 July.
Segel 'to star in Muppets movie'
16 Mar 2010 at 3:34am
Forgetting Sarah Marshall star Jason Segel is to star as the lead human actor in the new Muppets film, according to reports.
Alice stays top of UK box office
16 Mar 2010 at 7:34am
Fantasy film Alice In Wonderland remains top of the UK and Ireland box office for the second week in a row.
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
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.
High-Speed Rail Gains Traction in Spain
by By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
15 Mar 2010 at 8:15pm
The Alta Velocidad Española, or AVE, has made train travel in Spain the way to go, both environmentally and in comfort and convenience.
On the Road: Travelers Put Safety First in Filling Exit-Row Seats
by By JOE SHARKEY
15 Mar 2010 at 10:50pm
Richard M. Owens found out what he would do in a real airplane emergency on a harrowing approach into Miami about five years ago.
Itineraries: At the Rental Car Counter, the Final Bill Can Be a Surprise
by By ELIZABETH OLSON
15 Mar 2010 at 6:20pm
Add-ons like roadside assistance and insurance packages are getting a harder sell in the auto rental industry, travelers say.
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.
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.
