Archive forNovember, 2006

Helping to heal suffering halfway around the world 

Helping to heal suffering halfway around the world 
After watching acupuncture save her husband’s life in 1992, a woman is heading to Africa to teach the art to health care workers there.

Thai HIV patients stigmatized by society 
In the run up to World AIDS Day on Friday, Thai HIV terminal patients at a Buddhist monastery in Lopburi in Thailand say they still felt discriminated against by society and the Thai government.

Herbal medicine Introduced in New Jersey 
VINELAND— Paul Edward Lewis from South Jersey has moved to New Jersey to bring back and introduce the healing traditions of the Far East. Lewis, went to National College of Naturopathic Medicine based in Portland, Oregon, and received his training in Chinese Medicine.

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What You Should Know About Drugs vs. Herbs

What You Should Know About Drugs vs. Herbs
Mother Earth News, KS - Nov 29, 2006By Lynn Keiley & Stephanie Bloyd. Medicines, both herbal and pharmaceutical, are big business. These days, Americans spend $200 billion …

Herbal solution for the mentally ill
Standard, Kenya - Nov 11, 2006… His patients are from all works of life. For 50 years he has used herbal concoctions to treat them. Okoda, 77, transformed his homestead …

ABOUT 4000 cases of herbal oatcakes have been recalled after glass …
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - Nov 7, 2006Makers Nairn’s are recalling all 250gram packets of their organic herb oatcakes after a customer complained of finding glass. A …

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NRI architect wants to set up health technology park for Ludhiana  

NRI architect wants to set up health technology park for Ludhiana  
The Buddha Nallah cleanliness project promises the city an ambitious project. Baba Jaspal Singh is taking the help of Manmohan Singh Virdi, the 66-year-old retired chief architect of Muscat. Virdi, an NRI, has developed 30 acres of land into health parks in Muscat, as per the demand of the government. Virdi says he is offering his services voluntarily for the project. Talking to Newsline,

Drumlin Farm in Lincoln: a jewel of Mass Audubon properties 
Craig Furman enjoys walking the trails and taking in the spectacular scenery at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary. His 3-year-old daughter, Maia, loves the foxes and wild birds.

Once barren Yamuna basin stretch to bloom soon  
Khirni, a Delhi fruit which does not grow in the the city anymore. Lemon Pansy, Painted Lady and Mottled Emigrant: all Delhi’s butterflies, part of a butterfly park with 35 species, a medicinal park with 350 varieties of herbs with live demonstrations of the making of ayurvedic medicines, and two water bodies which are an attraction for migratory birds: all with a native Delhi identity,

Extend the seasons with your own greenhouse 
We dash into the local grocery store and wander wistfully down canyons of stacked-up cans and packaging desperately hoping to snag our attention, until we arrive at our consumers grail the fertile Eden of the produce section.

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Taking a bath the Tibetan way 

Taking a bath the Tibetan way 
By R.K. Prashar, Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 26: A bath in divine dew, sunshine, herbal soup, joss-stick smoke or incense is a Tibetan tradition for health and longevity.

Email gangs bombard Britain in “Spam Wars” 
Criminal gangs using hijacked computers are behind a surge in unwanted emails peddling sex, drugs and stock tips in Britain.

Elephant Pharm Announces Los Altos Store Opening 
Elephant Pharm, the leading one- stop wellness store and pharmacy is scheduled to open its newest location in Los Altos on December 2nd.

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December exhibits

December exhibits
Press & Sun-Bulletin, NY - 2 hours ago… 31. Photographs of Cultural Heritage of Hangzhou, China, photography that shows the wealth and culture of Hangzhou; Chinese Herbal Health Center, 1901 Vestal …

Nutritional and herbal remedies can prevent or shorten respiratory …
Asheville Citizen-Times, NC - Nov 27, 2006… In this column, I explore a variety of nutritional and herbal ways you can prevent or shorten the duration of respiratory infections. …

Herbal solution for the mentally ill
Standard, Kenya - Nov 11, 2006… His patients are from all works of life. For 50 years he has used herbal concoctions to treat them. Okoda, 77, transformed his homestead …

East Africans to reap from Chinese herbal plant
AND, South Africa - Nov 27, 2006… prequalified by WHO as most portent drug against Malaria, fears abounded that Africa was yet to be colonised by China over its new wonder herbal plant, qinhao. …

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Get into the cheese 

Get into the cheese 
It’s easy to be cheesy around the holidays. And we’re not just talking about those Christmas-themed sweaters. Rather, cheese, glorious cheese: Cheddar. Brie. Even stinky ol’ blue.

For the T-day repast, think seasonal brews 
ATLANTA In September, a group of beer writers was treated to an early taste of the holidays at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver.

White poison 
WHEN you look at the label of processed food, you will possibly find sugar as one of the ingredients. Almost all processed foods have sugar added in one form or another. It may not be the sucrose or table sugar that we are familiar with.

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The seven steps to perfect fried chicken 

The seven steps to perfect fried chicken 
A knowledgeable cook can make a reputation on terrific fried chicken, but a badly done bird gummy, greasy or otherwise poorly rendered…

Goat milk sustains niche 
FALLS VILLAGE — Short on farm help and unable to do chores alone, Joan Lamothe sold her 250 dairy cows in Falls Village 11 years ago and moved to her grandfather’s farm on Canaan Mountain with a small herd of goats.

RANDOM THOUGHTS: Reflections on Barnett and Warner 
In the USA Weekend Edition for Nov. 3-5 there was a stunning picture of Crossville’s Mandy Barnett on the entertainment page.

How to cope with Work Associated Stress — HealthandAge 
We’ve got a lot of stress at work (I’m a ticketing agent at the local airport). My friend tells me that stress is good for you, but I can’t believe it I’m totally exhausted every evening and can’t go out. Would anti-stress medication help? Or are there any herbs I can take?

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All-Natural Help for Alzheimer’s Disease 

All-Natural Help for Alzheimer’s Disease 
(ARA) - Alzheimer’s disease takes a terrible toll not only on the person who has it, but also on family members who have to watch their loved ones go from being vibrant, active individuals to someone who doesn’t recognize family members and can no longer care for themselves.

Herbal Medication Relieves Painful Migraine Headaches 
Raghu Bajwa MD, Chairwoman of Guruji Herbal, Inc. announced the availability of Migrowin at the Complementary & Natural Healthcare CAM EXPO.

Entertaining with Amy: A guide for everything but the holidays 
There may be a turkey on the cover of Amy Sedaris’ new book, but don’t expect to find a detailed recipe for a holiday dinner inside her unique guide to entertaining. No, Sedaris’ ‘I Like You: Hospita…

The Grand Finale 
Liqueurs are not popular among Indians simply because we like to eat and run. We don t linger after a dinner party since our hosts bring out the food late. We gulp down our gulab jamuns as fast as we can and head straight for home and the bed.

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Web Site Specializes in Romantic Gifts 

Web Site Specializes in Romantic Gifts 
(ARA) - Tice Tansil doesn’t think of himself as a superhero, but he has saved the day many times. Is he a police officer? A fire fighter? No, he founded a Web site that specializes in romantic gifts.

Down the Street: for Couple, Herbs Are the Natural Cure 
By JULIA BELL, PHOTO BY SHIH FA KAO Herbs: Couple sawneed for such a store in Eldorado Thoth and Debbie McFarland were introduced as children to the magical alchemy that herbs can add to body, mind and soul.

How to cope with Work Associated Stress — HealthandAge 
We’ve got a lot of stress at work (I’m a ticketing agent at the local airport). My friend tells me that stress is good for you, but I can’t believe it I’m totally exhausted every evening and can’t go out. Would anti-stress medication help? Or are there any herbs I can take?

Shop owner wants to change what’s in your cup 
Mark Ukra comes across as a combination of evangelist, motivational speaker and that special breed of science teacher who is able to talk about his subject with great gusto and clarity. His passion: Tea.

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On pines and needles:gathering your greenery

On pines and needles:gathering your greenery
Roanoke Times, VA - Nov 26, 2006… They will last for years. Dried or fresh, herbs add fragrance and natural beauty to wreaths. Toni Moriarty, wreath maker at Merrifield …

Thai-Yunnan villages in the North are still home to a richly …
Bangkok Post, Thailand - Nov 24, 2006… dishes popular in Thailand are peas fried with tofu and Yunnanese ham, pork belly meat steamed with pickled cabbage and black chicken stewed with Chinese herbs …

Robertsons Herbs & Spices still hero of two new TVCs
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - Nov 2, 2006A new range of seasoning blends from Robertsons Herbs & Spices remain the hero of two new television commercials from FCB Durban despite the fact that they …

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