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EGCG: Potent extract of green tea
Archeological evidence suggests that tea leaves steeped in boiling water were consumed as many as 5,000 years ago. Botanical evidence indicates that India and China were among the first countries to cultivate tea. Although the English are known for their…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis Cancer Crohn's Disease Diabetes IBD Liver disease Skin and Hair Ulcerative Colitis
Plant sterols and sterolins: Potential immune system modulators
Sterols are plant fats found in all plant-based foods. Sterols, including cholesterol, are in the same large classification family of steroids but they do not have the negative effects that often are associated with steroids. Sterolins are glucosides, which are…read more
Categories:Immunity Supplements
Asthma: What causes it, and what can help alleviate symptoms?
“Toxin Exposure May Cause Rise in Asthma”“Respiratory Deaths Increase”“Pollution Spawns Epidemic of Childhood Wheezing” These are but some of the headlines in the news lately about one of America’s most pervasive health problems. Asthma ranks first in causing days lost…read more
Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver, or NASH (non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis), is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fat (triglycerides) in the liver not caused by alcohol abuse but associated with obesity and the metabolic syndrome. It is a very prevalent condition…read more
Categories:Alcoholism Diabetes Heart Disease Liver disease Obesity
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition whose principal characteristics are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD usually is diagnosed in children where the primary symptoms are difficulty controlling behavior and/or paying attention. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it…read more
Categories:ADD/ADHD Allergy Candida Gluten Sensitivity Hypoglycemia Mental and Emotional Health Pediatric Health
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Wilted greens
Serves 4 1 pound greens (mustard, turnip, collards, or a mixture) 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Wash the greens carefully and remove any tough stems. Place…read more
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Shrimp in coconut-tomato sauce
When it works, “fusion cuisine” means taking ingredients from disparate parts of the world and combining them in new and exciting ways. Here’s a surprising dish with elements from Italy and Southeast Asia that tastes like it came from neither…read more
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Red curry-coconut chicken breasts
You can catch the wave of incendiary Thai cuisine with a quick trip to your supermarket’s Asian food section, where you’ll probably find two of the ingredients required for this recipe. The red curry paste has lots of heat, which…read more
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Picadilla (creamy almond salad dressing)
Makes 1 1/4 cups 1/2 cup blanched almonds 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar 4 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed Black pepper, freshly ground 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or macadamia nut oil, to make…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Protein bars are all the rage.…
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Q: One of the weight loss systems advertised on radio claims that you have to balance…
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In the latest attempt to remove “stigma” from medical terminology, liver specialists have come up…
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