Natural and healthy

For starters, they’re loaded with fiber, which is more than you can say about their refined counterparts. But that’s not all. Whole grains have a host of other health-promoting nutrients. Here are some grains that merit a place on your table: Barley. Best known as a soup ingredient, barley’s a rich source of tocotrienols — […]

Acupuncture has been known in the West since the second half of the seventeenth century, and interest in it has waxed and waned since then. The modern revival of interest dates from President Nixon’s visit to China in 1972. Much excitement was generated by claims that it was possible to carry out major surgery using […]

The Neanderthal culture is generally called the Mousterian, after the cave location (Le Moustier) where the first tools were found in association with Neanderthal remains. It is regarded as Middle Paleolithic because the later tools were of a more advanced (Upper Paleolithic) style. The succeeding cultures are associated with Homo sapiens.and began 40 kya with […]

Susan Runco is an oceanographer at the Johnson Space Center. She’s part of a team of Earth scientists who’ve trained astronauts to take pictures from space. Susan Runco: I just tell people that when the photography does come back, it’s sort of like a Christmas present each time. You feel like you’re excited when the […]

Aglianico was brought, by the Greeks, to Basilicata in the 6th or 7th century B.C. It is utilized for DOCG wines, DOC wines and vino da tavola. Aglianico is a powerful grape. Taurasi Riserva DOCG in Campania best exemplifies Aglianico’s intense character. Taurasi is known as the “Barolo of the South” because of this intensity and […]

US National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue N.E. Washington D.C. (202) 245-2726 The National Arboretum is home to many wonderful trees and plants, and contains an extensive collection of trees, ferns, spring ephemerals, and wildflowers at “Fern Valley”, a naturalized stream garden. Plants are best viewed in the early spring when spring bulbs are blooming. […]

Most birds in the U.S. spend a remarkable amount of their time — about a third of their lives — in the act of migration. A scientist talks about migratory birds and their delicate journey. Sarah Mabey of North Carolina State University. Mabey studies songbirds in the southeastern U.S. using Doppler radar — helping to […]

Man does not live by herbaceous perennials alone, even if his name is Bloom, and neither does a well-rounded garden. Like stage performers, they need to play off some scenery. This is where shrubbery comes into the picture. Consider the typical “foundation planting,” a common sight in the Americas but not Great Britain. Almost all-new […]

I am a 12-year-old runner who can run a 7:10 mile. I was wondering how long and how fast would I need to walk on the days I don’t run to get benefits. (Normally, I run for about 15 minutes.) Currently, I’m training for a 1.5-mile race, but my doctor won’t let me run every […]

Over the past two to three years, I have been taking Depakote for seizures. Since then, I’ve gained about 30 pounds. I’m eating a low fat diet, and I exercise three times a week, but I still cannot get this weight off. My gynecologist said that most women on Depakote have weight problems. Both my […]

The flax plant thrives on the long days and cool nights of North Dakota and western Canada. In July, the plant blooms. Vivid blue blossoms unfold each morning, only to drop from the plant by midday. In contrast to the beauty and elegance of the flowers, the seeds of the flax plant are tiny, brown, […]

Parts Used: Leaf. Function: The active constituents in uva ursi contain antibacterial and diuretic properties. Uses: Uva ursi is used for urinary tract and bladder infection, kidney problems and as a diuretic. Guidelines: Use according to label instructions. Interactions: * Do not take uva ursi for more than 14 days. * Uva ursi may cause […]

The Top Bar The top bar can be either thick ( 3/4″ ) or thin (3/8″ ). All manufactured top bars are 18-7/8″ to 19″ long and are 1-1/16″ wide. Though still usable, the variation in length is just enough to cause a bit of confusion if equipment from diffe rent manufacturers is mixed. Thin […]

Q: I am 255 pounds, age 40, and really want to start walking my dog in the neighborhood for exercise. My biggest fear is teenagers and people in cars making fun of me. It is hard enough to walk without the catcalling, to which I am extremely sensitive. I have heard the saying, “Get over it,” […]

Ayurvedic medicine doctrine described the body as having a system of canals radiating outward from the navel to all parts of the body, which carried “rasos” (vital juices). Besides blood, the vital juices included “oyas” (fiery vital juices created by the heart). History of ayurvedic medicine Ayurvedic medicine discipline developed in India from approximately 3000 B.C. to […]

When toddlers stutter I am a 30-year-old mother of three girls (5 years, 2 years and 8 months old). Two weeks ago, my 2-year-old began stuttering with little words like “me,” “I,” etc. I think she is aware of this because she is now avoiding certain words. As a teen, I used to stutter, and […]

Have you ever felt as though you were having an out-of-body experience while watching the world from outside of your physical body? Have you ever felt the hairs on your neck stand on end and got the feeling that a ghost may be hovering in your midst? Swiss neuroscientists believe that these kinds of paranormal […]

Not very known as a food, lentils (Lathyrus pratensis) is a plant very rich in vitamins. It was cultivated in the old days of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, even the population of the territory of our country was cultivating lentils for food. Nowadays the seeds of this plant are used especially as food for […]

Today, Cusco is known as the ‘Archaeological capital of America’. About 50 miles northwest of Cusco, you will find Machu Picchu, the ruins of a fantastic fortress city of the ancient Incas–18 sq. km. of terraced stone walk linked by 3,000 steps, stone upon stone, fitted together perfectly without cement! This ‘Lost City of the […]

Q: Hi, I am 25 and have a problem with my pulse. It’s on average 20 to 30 beats per minute faster than normal. It pounds after I eat stuff…even very small meals. It’s fast when I wake up and when I try to exercise. It is very difficult to live with this and I […]

This is a good drink for those who like to avoid sugar. It sounds a bit extreme ~ but it tastes good! 1 oz fresh wheat grass juice or freeze dried equivalent 1 tsp minced ginger 1/2 papaya 2 oz aloe vera gel 1 cup decaffeinated green tea or celery juice

When I visited England recently, the British couple I stayed with presented “bangers (sausage) and beans” to their two very healthy, robust kids a few times a week for lunch or dinner — even breakfast. It was easy to make (less than 15 minutes from start to finish), hearty and healthy and the kids loved […]

Marith Reheis is a research geologist with the US Geological Survey who studies dust. Marith Reheis: When I started doing this, I did everything… I would spend at least four weeks a year, driving around in the Mojave Desert from dust trap to dust trap, getting the samples, and having wonderful adventures! I really miss […]

Function An antioxidant used by the body for healthy nerve function and growth, the breakdown of sugars and the release of energy, the formation of blood and assists digestion in the production of hydrochloric acid and tones the muscles used for digestion. Vitamin B1 is used to treat people who have alcoholism, prolonged gastrointestinal disorders, […]

How do airwalkers and fast tracks rate? What do you think of Fast Tracks and Airwalkers as part of a walking program? I have both and also walk four miles 4 to 5 days a week, but I’m still not losing any weight. How long would I have to work out on these walking machines […]

Bodyworks is no longer a fringe pursuit—not in a country in which more than 82 million people turn to complementary therapies each year—but it is not without mystery. The range of therapies, or “modalities,” lumped together as bodyworks form the nexus between hands-on energy healing, Western-style body manipulation like chiropractic and osteopathy, and the pleasure […]