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Local heat can be applied in various forms, including fomentations, paraffin baths for the hands or feet, hot footbaths, hot compresses, and hot water bottles. Heat therapy is typically soothing and can provide psychological relaxation. It promotes local healing and...
Ingredients: 2 cups soaked cashews 2 cups of water 2 big cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1Tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp salt Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients until creamy. 2. Taste and adjust flavors if needed.
Eggplants are nutrient-dense vegetables containing considerable amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Its purple skin contains anti-inflammatory anthocyanins. Eggplants have certain polyphenols which help to lower elevated blood glucose. Test tube studies suggest that...
There are literally hundreds of anti-cancer compounds in whole plant foods. Other medical and surgical treatments can help fight and destroy cancer, but in this article we focus on nutrition as an adjunctive treatment. Colorful foods inhibit inflammation, a big...
You might be concerned about high blood sugar or have a family history of cancer. Perhaps you're looking to reverse type 2 diabetes or coronary artery disease, or you believe that a plant-based diet is better for the environment and want to transition into a healthful...
Do you want a tasty diet fare that helps you to lose unwanted pounds, and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease? Or if you already have type 2 diabetes or atherosclerosis, would you try a delicious diet...
More than 80% of people will suffer from back discomfort at some point in their lives. The annual cost in the United States for treating back pain has reached an astronomical $85 billion dollars! Low back pain (LBP) is the main cause of disability in the United...
Garbanzos (chickpeas) are rich in fiber and protein. One cup of cooked garbanzos has 12.5 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of protein which promote satiety. The combination of fiber and protein slows digestion and promotes fullness. Additionally, they score low on the...
Rye bread lowers the insulin response and improves the blood glucose level more than white or wheat bread. Additionally, rye bread consumption can help reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels. Rye provides satiety. Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast 3/4...
Adding more spinach, broccoli, kale, collards, and salad greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline. A study of older individuals found that those who ate one to two servings per day had the cognitive ability of a person 11 years younger than those who...