by Cindyj | Nov 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Digitalis is a common drug used today to treat congestive heart disease; a condition in which the heart does not pump out the entire volume it should be pumping. These drugs were first isolated from the foxglove flower, Digitalis purpura. Dr. William Withering is...
by Cindyj | Nov 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Although it is convenient to use canned pumpkin, it really is easier than you may think to cook your own pumpkin to use in pies and breads. First you have to be able to identify the right kind of pumpkin. The typical ones you see at the supermarket before Halloween...
by Cindyj | Oct 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Although my basil and tomatoes were hit by the frost this week, I noticed a large bundle of sorrel still growing nicely. I’ve always wanted to make sorrel soup so I thought I’d cut them and have the last of the summer’s dishes. Here is the recipe I used:Sorrel...
by Cindyj | Oct 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)Research Links Nocturnal Light, Melatonin, and Malignancy Can sleepless nights in front of the TV increase your risk of cancer? What about that streetlight that shines through your bedroom window every night? Could something so...
by Cindyj | Oct 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Phytochemicals are literally defined as any chemical that occurs in plants (‘phyto’ referring to plant). But the term is generally used to refer to micronutrients contained in plants that can have a benefit to our health. Almost daily new phytochemicals...
