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Every day, millions of people worldwide sweeten their tea, oatmeal and other foods throughout the day with honey. But, what many might not realize are the healing powers of honey. Honey is the sweet substance produced by bees and related insects extracting the nectar from flowers and other plants, which they store in those waxy-patterned honeycombs. For more than 8,000 …
In a recent article, Plant-Based Meats: What You Need to Know, I wrote about the differences between the new plant-based meats that have taken to the market with much fanfare. In this week’s edition, I take you through all the different varieties of animal-based meats in the markets around Alexandria, Virginia, and the surrounding areas, as your guide to buying …
On nearly every dining table in the western world, there are two condiments—salt and pepper. Not paprika. Not cumin. Not cinnamon. Salt and pepper. Why is that? I would love to say that it had an over-sized impact on humanity because of the healing powers of salt (which are rarely mentioned). But, it’s more complex than that. Salt has a …
Almost every healthy food article I read talks about the importance of getting more fruits and vegetables into your daily nutrition lifestyle. And, the idea of eating organic fruits and vegetables is a frequent recommendation. But, what does “organic” mean in the context of fruits and vegetables? And, does that mean the fruits and vegetables are better or safer? To …
The future of meat may be plant-based. That might sound like an oxymoron, but plant-based meats are a thing. And, they’re becoming ever more popular in grocery stores and restaurants. It’s such a threat to animal-based meat, that Mississippi recently enacted a law that makes it a jail-able offense to call these plant-based meats “burgers!” Who could have predicted that …
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began over 2,500 years ago in ancient China, as a means to help heal the royal family and warriors injured in battle. These Chinese medical practices were formalized into distinct branches of healing: acupuncture, acupressure, diet, herbalism, qigong, and tui na. Among the most important components of TCM is the Chinese meridians system, which channels qi …
The end of our physical life is always a difficult subject, because it means loss on a fundamental level. For the individual, for friends, for their lovers and families, there is finality to this stage of life. Thankfully, there is hospice care. And, increasingly, reiki in hospice care is becoming more common. According to the nonprofit headquartered right here in …
Approximately five million Americans receive home health care services annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Health Statistics Reports’s “Characteristics and Use of Home Health Care by Men and Women Aged 65 and Over,” 13% have osteoarthritis or allied disorders. That’s just one group of disorders where chronic pain is a symptom. Thankfully, we are seeing an increase …
Hospitals throughout the world are fighting not just against your ever-present diseases and ailments of humanity. Today, healthcare professionals must contend also with the mounting prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, of which is the most widespread bacterium, MRSA, or methicillin-resistant streptococcus aureus. But, did you know there’s hope in integrative medicine? Specifically, there is newfound hope in an Irish ancient healing …
The first day of Spring is just around the corner. And, with the start of the new season, you will start to see spring cleaning advertisements in the home magazines and organizing products appear on the shelves of local department stores. This is no coincidence that you are prompted to declutter your home and do a thorough cleaning at this …
