A true story. A tragic one. Why You Should Get Your Own Domain. My name is Mun. This post is not exactly my first post. I started a blog with Blogger (also known as Blogspot) in August 2005. Everything has been running great there for about 2 years until last week. On 24 July 2007, my … Read more
When digestion works seamlessly, we hardly give it a thought. Unfortunately, trouble can start brewing as soon as a mouthful of your favorite dish is swallowed. Faulty digestion causes a lot of unnecessary discomfort due to indigestion, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. These digestion-related conditions exert a considerable toll on comfort, health, and quality of life. … Read more
The skin takes a lot of abuse during the cooler months, when air moisture levels drop dramatically. The lack of humidity can leave the skin dry, chapped, and cracked. Collagen can help keep your skin soft and supple, no matter the weather. Collagen is a key component of the skin’s structure, responsible for keeping it … Read more
In addition to a diet of whole foods, a daily multivitamin/mineral supports your child’s growth and development. It’s “insurance to prevent nutrient deficiencies,” says Elson M. Haas, MD, and it supports learning and mood too. Research suggests that kids who take a multi accomplish school tasks more quickly and concentrate longer than kids taking a placebo. Zinc, … Read more
A traditional Indian and Tibetan medicine, sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) has a long history of use in treating circulatory disorders, ischemic heart disease (damage to the heart from decreased blood flow, usually from atherosclerosis), liver damage, and cancer. This plant grows in a severely cold region of southwest China, where its yellow-orange berry is used … Read more
Frizzy, fried, and coarse strands from all that fun in the sun are not a great start to autumn, and neither is blemished, dried out, or wrinkled skin. Fortunately, there are plant-based oils that can repair summer’s damage and help us reclaim glowing skin and luxurious locks. Saving Face It seems counterintuitive, but applying a … Read more
Stress is like an iceberg. We see the tip–clenched teeth or fists maybe–but it’s what lies below that can sink us. And while a little stress helps us stay focused and alert, some days it comes at us in the SuperGulp size. Severe or unrelenting stress can damage the heart. Your heart on stress Acute … Read more
Today we live in a world threatened by new and dangerous disease possibilities, ranging from the bird flu to biological warfare. Rising healthcare costs, the ever-present shadow of cancer, and many other hazards make it important to support our immune systems. Powerful Medicine Medicinal mushrooms not only enhance cellular immune responses but also support the … Read more
Try this herbal immunity booster. Elderberry has a lot going for it–and for you–during cold and flu season. Its dense antioxidant levels may keep you from getting sick. If you do succumb, it can help relieve symptoms. One recent study showed that patients with flu symptoms who took elderberry lozenges for two days showed statistically … Read more
You really are what you eat. I know that is an overused axiom, but think about your body for a minute. You started life as a tiny infant, and your food built every bit of your body, providing the raw materials for more skin, more bones, more hair, more muscle–more everything. If you use substandard … Read more