The “scraped-apple” diet used by German peasants in the treatment of infantile diarrhea and constipation is an interesting example of the use of gelatin-like, moisture-absorbing substances called “hydrophilic colloids” in human nutrition. These hydrophilic colloids are just now becoming known to investigators of science, but they have long been known ... MORE...
Archive for August, 2007
Are herbs “dilute forms of drugs” - and therefore dangerous? Or are they “natural” - and therefore safe? If you sell herbs, you probably hear these questions often. What is the “right” answer? It depends on the herb! These thoughts on herbs will help you understand how safe - or ... MORE...
“listen to the trees and grasses listen to the wind and the dancing waters shhh.. listen Mother Earth is dancing beneath you”(M.K.H.) One morning, after my Auntie and I had spent the early morning hours cleaning, cooking and washing, she announced we would departing for a trip to the ancient village of Al Hammel via ... MORE...
Part of the fun is letting diners add their choice of garnishes and accompaniments. Like many African recipes, it is very easy to adapt to whatever is on hand. This recipe serves 6. You'll need: 3 tablespoons of Virgin Red Palm Oil 1kg (2.2lbs) of ... MORE...
Here's a collection of my favorite natural cleaning formulas, concoctions and witches brews. MOST are safe and nontoxic, with a few exceptions which are clearly noted. Use the ingredients listed below when making your own alternative cleaners, most are inexpensive and you probably already have many of them in your kitchen ... MORE...
Question: In the beginning of "Nourishing Traditions" it mentions intolerances, such as gluten and dairy, may be due to ethnic background and genetic inheritance. However, on the Weston Price website it discusses how blood and metabolic typing are inconsistent and not reliable. So, how are we supposed to determine what we should eat based on our genetic and ethnic background? Should our lineage play a role in what we eat? MORE...