Green Health and Complementary Medicine
Clinical trials done by Dr. Alan R. Hirsch found that deeply inhaling aromas before eating may help to reduce the amount eaten during the meal. His research focused on deeply inhaling the aroma of the food before the meal, and it showed that there was a connection between aromatics and our physical bodies.
Honey is the basis of many natural types of syrup prepared for medical purposes.
Do you know what a retardant is? Think of a flame retardant for example, they are sprayed on things to slow the spread of fire on clothing right? In the woods ditches or gullies are dug to help create a man made (as if chemicals aren’t) fire retardant. Think of mental retardation (don’t make fun of them, no jokes for this one), what is it? It’s a slow development, especially on the cognitive and mental aspects, right? Arginine does the same thing!
Dermatologists have several explanations for why the blood vessels of the face suddenly flame up. It is described as “inflammatory skin,” as if you have a permanent blush.
In French, the name “pissenlit” translates to “bed wetter” which stems from the plant’s diuretic properties. Dandelion greens are also high in vitamins A, K and in potassium, calcium and iron.
With a little time and practice, you’ll develop a new routine for planning meals and cooking. We recommend getting a good cookbook and experimenting. Sign up for our simple vegan recipes at the end of this guide.
Citrus Juicer – uses a reamer that extracts the juice into a trough. Electric citrus juicers usually have two easily cleanable parts – the reamer and the basket. Non-mechanical citrus juicers are one solid piece.
It would be nice to launch into an explanation as to what causes psoriasis, but unfortunately we are not sure what causes this affliction, except that it is an autoimmune disorder (our own immune system attacks our body tissue) and we don’t know why.
Like many of the other oils mentioned in this section, pomegranate seed oil is packed with tocopherols and phytosterols. However this oil, which additionally acts as an emollient, is uniquely enriched with both punicic acid and ellagic acid.
Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is a potent supplement for improving mental function – particularly in combination with a racetam. The primary mechanism of action appears to be by optimizing levels of acetylcholine, however it also appears to improve mood and motivation via its positive effects on the brain’s dopamine system. It is for this reason that ALCAR has been studied as a potential supplement for reducing some of the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease. Early studies have been quite promising.
