The word symbiosis means “life together,” and that’s what people have with the organisms that live inside them. Scientists are now looking at the human body as a microbiome, an ecological system like a rain forest which includes...
Longan is a fruit from the Longan tree that grows in Southeast Asia. The edible longan fruit is juicy, succulent and very sweet. You can eat it fresh or use it in fresh or dried forms in soups, desserts and snacks. Serve cooked longan at any time...
Don't let barbecue enthusiasts fool you; there is more than one way to cook baby back ribs. In fact, you can create a tender dish by baking the ribs in the oven. According to "Meathead" Goldwyn, champion barbecue chef, certain dishes like char sui...
Soy milk has grown in popularity because of increased awareness of soy's possibility in lowering the risk of heart disease. It provides phytoestrogens and isn't just an alternative to cow's milk for people with lactose intolerance. Several brands...
Hair loss or alopecia in women is attributed to a variety of factors. Women often experience hair loss following the birth of a child, the stress of an illness or surgery, or a hormonal imbalance. The American Hair Loss Association cites "thought...
Prana is the Sanskrit word for life, energy or spirit. The art of pranic healing is a method in which the practitioner manipulates energy fields around the body in order to promote healing from within. This technique developed by Master Choa Kok...
In some meditation traditions, the blue pearl is thought to be a visual manifestation of the higher self or human soul. The blue pearl is a small blue light in the middle of the forehead, and it can either be a subject of meditation or a vision...
The loin back ribs are a tender cut of pork found just under the back fat of the pig. These are also called baby back ribs and are a popular backyard barbecue item. However, you don't need to grill them in order to make barbecue baby back ribs. In...
Spareribs are the smaller rib cuts cut from the pig's rib ends. The meat is fattier than traditional baby back ribs, though sometimes confused in name with the larger, meatier counterpart. When cooked for long periods of time at lower...
Siomai, or shumai, is a traditional Chinese pork dumpling that has a salty-sweet filling with a variety of vegetables for added texture. The siomai filling is wrapped in wonton skins before being steamed. Serve siomai with a side of warm soy sauce...
Cymbalta, or duloxetine, is a prescription medication classified as a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Cymbalta acts on two chemicals found in the brain, serotonin and norepinephrine. Normally, these chemicals are released into...
Superbrain Yoga is a technique developed by Master Choa Kok Sui for synchronizing and energizing the two hemispheres of your brain. Acupressure to the earlobes is used because the earlobes connect energetically to the brain. Acupressure is like...
Cilantro leaves are harvested from the coriander plant, which is native to southern Europe. The plant has a very particular bug-like odor that inspired its name, which means "bedbug" in Greek. The plant is usually harvested in August and is...
Reflux and bradycardia are more common in young infants and usually disappear as the babies grows older. If you suspect your infant is having either acid reflux or bradycardia, contact your pediatrician. Although rare, severe complications can...
Nearly all Americans ingest more salt than their bodies actually call for, according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommends that each healthy individual consumes roughly no more than a teaspoon of salt daily. Salt is one of...
Taijutsu kata techniques utilize the entire body to bewilder and subdue an opponent. The techniques use kicks, throws, hand strikes, evasions, grappling and break falls rather than traditional block-strike combinations to quickly dispatch a foe....
You thought you were in pretty good shape -- but then you tried to run a mile or climb a mountain. Or maybe you went out dancing and couldn't last more than a couple of songs. No matter how strong or thin you are, if your heart can't stand up to...
Developed within the warring states of feudal Japan, ninjitsu is a study involving many martial and survivalist techniques. From concealment and espionage, to unarmed combat and sword techniques, ninjitsu practitioners excelled in many of the...
If you are concerned about osteoporosis or other forms of bone loss, or you simply want to boost your bone density, you've probably heard that certain types of exercise are good for you. In both conventional medicine and eastern practices like tai...
Swimming is fun, and it provides a multitude of mental and physical benefits. Swimming is the second most popular sport in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Kids love to swim at the pool or the beach but this healthful...
Chicken legs and leg quarters often cost significantly less than whole or split chicken or chicken breasts. Often sold in 5- and 10-pound bags, chicken legs or leg quarters can feed your family for up to a week. Eating chicken seven nights in a...
Excessive coffee consumption and drinking high-calorie coffees increases inflammation for people with high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension. A heavy coffee habit can place you at risk for...
There are many different Chinese herb patches, also called plasters, for pain, but most can be broken down into two basic groups: those with cooling herbs and those with warming herbs. Part of how an acupuncturist or Chinese herbalist diagnoses...
