Posts Tagged ‘blood sugar’
Ginger Root Health Benefits
Ginger root health benefits have been recognized for thousands of years. In Germany, ginger was once considered a “fringe” food. Recently, ginger has been elevated to “superfood” status. Ongoing research continues to confirm the numerous health benefits of ginger. Ginger root is truly a healing plant. We will explore the history of ginger root as…
Read MoreFood as Medicine: Heal with Food
The principal of food as the foundation of healing is not unique, and the idea of food as medicine is ancient. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said “let food be thy medicine, and medicine be they food.”
Read MoreWalking After Dinner
The health benefits of walking after dinner have been known as long as human health has been contemplated. While the physiological reasons behind the benefits may have been unknown, the value of physical activity – in its most basic form, has been around for a very long time. Walking After Dinner: 100 easy steps to…
Read MoreWhat is Galangal? Your Guide to the Spice of Life
Galangal has been used as both a spice and as a medicine since the Middle Ages. We’ll discuss both lesser and greater galangal but our focus is on lesser galangal, which Hildegard included as one of her primary medicinal plants.
Read MorePsyllium: Health Benefits of Soluble Fiber
“It makes the mood of depressed people happy, and helps bring the brain to good health.”
Read More