Green Health and Complementary Medicine
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides which are found in the cell wall of fungi and yeasts. However, modern agricultural practices and processes have removed the majority of the beta-glucans in our diet. In the Victorian era, even though infant mortality was high, research suggests that following childhood, life expectancy was not markedly dierent than it is today. It is thought that the consumption of foods rich in beta-glucans may have played a key role in the Victorians’ long and healthy life spans.1
Good health cannot exist independently from a strong immune system. Every minute of every day, this complex system is under constant attack from pollution, germs, viruses or stress.
A weakened immune system is susceptible not only to colds, flu and infections, but also to more serious health conditions. Various factors can negatively impact immune health such as alcohol,
sugar consumption, lack of sleep and a nutrient poor diet.
First and foremost, intermittent fasting is not a specific diet, but rather a dieting pattern. Intermittent fasting (IF) does not advise any specific foods – although it’s not going to help you much if you fuel your body with Twinkies (RIP) and Twizzlers. It simply means making conscious decisions to have your meals at certain times. There are various ways to make the most out of intermittent fasting:
The fact that these illnesses have not been around in abundance until recent history proves that the biggest culprit is processed foods, which have come into our diets over the past century. Since the introduction of processed foods, conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease are on the rise.
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.
