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Pharmacognosy: the study of medicines derived from natural sources such as herbs. The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as “the study of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs, drug substances or potential drugs or drug substances of natural origin as well as the search for new drugs from natural sources.”
This includes [...]
Acupuncture and Wellness
Acupuncture is a procedure involving stimulation of points on the body by penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, as well as other countries that have used this technique for over 2,500 years.
There are more than 500 clinical trials1 showing the [...]
But never satisfied.
And while you’re feeling that MSG buzz, your brain is being damaged-tricked into thinking it’s fueling the body with good quality food. Turning off the “satisfied” response in the brain, MSG causes over-eating and the result is obesity and lack of nutrition.
Watch out for MSG also called:
hydrolyzed vegetable protein
autolyzed vegetable protein
textured [...]
We know that eating can be an emotional experience….so why not eat for happiness? Check out this great article about how what we eat affects how we feel. It’s more than just emotions!
http://www.naturalnews.com/029117_moods_happiness.html
What does it mean to “be well”? We’re all striving to be healthy, fit, happy; but what about well? The most basic definition of well being is “living healthy and disease free” – Wikipedia. A healthy body is a balance of mind, body and spirit. The term “wellness” is broad so it’s often broken down [...]
Need some protection? A tasty meal packed with GARLIC and RADISHES will arm you with what you need to be healthy and maintain wellness. The high sulfur content in garlic gives it that unique smell and helps ward off all kinds of germs. Eat enough garlic and it works like an invisible shield…your own [...]
A quick lunch idea that promotes wellness for my friends in San Diego and everywhere else
Threw a lunch together today with what I had in the fridge. Turned out tasty and it only took 10 minutes, so thought I’d share it!
Goat Cheese n’ Egg Quesadilla
Whole wheat flour tortilla
2 free-range eggs, cooked over easy
Mont Chevre Natural [...]
Superfood blueberry and antioxidant dense oregano! Enjoy these powerful ingredients in food, drink and dessert. Check out our recipe ideas:
Menu:
Seared Duck Crostini:
with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction, brown sugar, chicken stock simmered until thick
Gorgonzola Crostini:
with Oregano Honey
Herb Chicken with Blueberry Chutney:
Marinate chicken for 2 hours with:
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
3/4 tsp basil
3/4 tsp oregano
3 [...]
Andrea’s Apothecary has just finished pressing a fresh batch of herbal tinctures.
Lung and Respiratory Relief
Sustainable Energy
Heart Health
See more information on herbal alternative medicine
Strawberry season has arrived! Eat them for your health-and because they are the most delicious spring berry!
Menu:
Spinach Salad
carrots, yellow peppers, hard boiled egg, almonds, strawberries. Balsamic dressing: strawberries, orange juice, olive oil, lecithin
Fish Cakes
canned wild Alaskan salmon, almond flour, corn meal, Cajun spice, soy sauce, egg, vegenaise, Thai chili paste, rice vinegar.
Strawberry mint relish: brown [...]
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