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Mar 04
2012

The properties of Carrots

Posted by heretix in skin carehealthy eatinghealthdetoxCAM

The medicinal properties of carrots were known to the Greeks
and Romans. Carrots then were long, thin yellow roots with a
strong scent. Modern carrots, which originated in Holland in the
17th century, tend to be orange-coloured, plump and short.
Carrots are one of the most precious vegetables in a

Feb 06
2012

Chinese Principles of Diet

Posted by heretix in healthy eatinghealthCAM

Chinese Traditional Cooking and Dietary Concepts originate in the Taoist philosophy of Yin and Yang and the theory of the Five elements. In the traditional medical theory, QI, the life force, comes from three sources: heredity, air, and food. It follows that in order to maintain health and balance

Jun 12
2010

The History of Medicine

Posted by heretix in CAM

2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root

1000 A.D. - That root is heathen.   Here, say this prayer.

1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition.   Here, drink this potion.

1920 A.D. - That potion is snake oil.   Here, swallow this pill.

1945 A.D. - That pill is ineffective.   Here, take this penicillin.

Jun 12
2010

Summer holiday and care of the skin

Posted by heretix in skin careCAM