This article introduces my readers to the health and safety risks that GMO foods, or Genetically Modified Organisms, pose for the food consumer, the natural ecosystem and for the whole planet. It also advocates for a return to natural, organic foods as the best way to protect one’s health.
Category: Herbs
CHAPARRO AMARGO: MIRACLE HERB FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
This article introduces my readers to the wonderful and amazing healing properties of a major Mexican medicinal herb, Chaparro Amargo (Castela tortuosa).
THE CHALLENGES OF AGING
This article discusses the challenges of aging, both from an abstract, universal perspective as well as from a personal perspective, and the challenges I have faced recently.
JEW’S MALLOW / MOLOKHIA – MIDDLE EASTERN SUPERFOOD
This article introduces readers to Jew’s Mallow, a nutritious Middle Eastern super-vegetable and superfood, summarizing its many benefits for nutrition, beauty and health. It also discusses how to take Jew’s Mallow as a nutritional supplement, and how to cook with it.
THE STORY OF MY LIFE LONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH HERBS – Part One: The Early Days
Introduction: An Old “Blast from the Past” “Hello – may I speak to David Osborn?”, announced the voice at the other end of my cell phone line. My jaw dropped as I recognized that unforgettable voice from way out of my past – over thirty years ago, to be exact. It was none other than…
EPIDAURUS, THE MOTHER OF ALL HEALING SPAS
I just got back to Romania from another trip to Greece, to visit a friend there who was a fan of my website, and interested in Greek Medicine. I had always wanted to visit the Asclepion at Epidaurus, but I had always found one excuse or another for putting it off. But finally, becoming tired…
UNTUL PAMANTULUI: THE MYSTERIOUS BUTTER OF THE EARTH
This article introduces my readers to an exotic Romanian species of wild yam, Tamus communis, called Untul Pamantului, or “Butter of the Earth”, discussing its various benefits and uses.