Archive for December, 2012
Healthy Gazpacho
December 24, 2012 Written by JPThe start of winter may not seem like the ideal time to recommend eating cold soup. But, in the case of gazpacho, a traditional Spanish soup, I simply can’t wait for the warmer days of spring or summer to sing its praises. My urgency is, in part, due to a recently published study appearing in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, the prestigious medical journal. A secondary reason is that current and prior research on gazpacho helps to prove a theory that I’ve long held: Drinking raw, blended vegetables is a wonderfully healthful practice, especially if you add some good fat to the mix.
Tags: Antioxidants, Carotenoids, Inflammation
Posted in Food and Drink, Heart Health, Nutrition | 1 Comment
Holistic Holiday Gift Guide
December 17, 2012 Written by JPI’m starting a new holiday tradition this year. Instead of only buying material gifts for family and friends, I’m also going to give myself the gift of better mental (and physical) health. In my case, this will involve more consistent exercise, daily meditation and positive affirmations. The best thing about this gift to myself is that it will likely benefit many of those around me. I’ll be calmer, yet more energetic and mindful in my actions and reactions. I believe that’s the best kind of gift – one that extends beyond oneself.
Tags: Laughter, Meditation, Yoga
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Heart Health, Mental Health | No Comments;
Sauerkraut Health Benefits
December 10, 2012 Written by JPAs a general rule, I avoid writing columns solely inspired by anecdotal evidence. After all, one of the objectives of my work on this site is to present information that is supported by verifiable, scientific evidence. So, when a client of mine reported success using sauerkraut for his heartburn symptoms, I acknowledged it with interest, but had no plan to write about it. On that same day, while updating my database on probiotics, I happened upon some intriguing research on … You guessed it – sauerkraut. Whether a coincidence or not, I took it as an opportunity to look into fermented cabbage aka sauerkraut, an important and underutilized “super food”.
Tags: Cholesterol, Indigestion, Probiotics
Posted in Food and Drink, Heart Health, Nutrition | 5 Comments & Updates
Thought Field Therapy
December 5, 2012 Written by JPThought Field Therapy (TFT) is an inexpensive and rapid treatment used to address psychological challenges such as anxiety, phobias and post traumatic stress. The practice of TFT involves tapping oneself with your fingers, on select acupuncture points, while recalling traumatic experiences. According to TFT proponents, doing so releases negative emotions or perturbations in the bioenergic or thought field, thereby decreasing or resolving psychological symptoms.
Tags: Anxiety, Phobia, PTSD
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Detoxification, Mental Health | 15 Comments & Updates