Article published in the Far West Almanac May 2008. Inspired by the book SELU: Seeking the Corn-Mother's Wisdom by Marilou Awiakta Ginitsi Selu (Grandmother Corn) Harmony, Respect, Community, Healing Lately when I find myself thinking about roots, it isn't long until I start thinking about corn. Edible corn originated in Central America, a gift of the creator in the form…
Turmeric turns everything it comes in contact with gold, not only your fingers, clothes and countertops but your health as well. It is a very powerful antioxidant, very good for your digestive system, micro-flora and much, much more.
The Burmese make some of the most sophisticated, nutritious and delicious salads I have come across in my world travels. My favorite place to get a hand-tossed salad in Yangon is near Sule Pagoda.
A Journey to Become a Craniosacral Therapist Originally published in Healthy Options Magazine, New Zealand Riding my bike in a desperate dash to get to the ferry after a long day of cooking on Waihike Island, I felt extremely lucky there was a taxi behind me. For once I could actually see down the unpaved driveway. Unfortunately my speed was…
From Walking Sticks to Cancer Prevention Originally published April 2004 in Healthy Options magazine, New Zealand At first glance the cabbage seems rather unremarkable as it is common and inexpensive. It has proven itself for thousands of years to be one of man's closest friends; providing nourishment, preventing ill health, supporting the ailing body with the strong stalk of the…
Originally published in Healthy Options, July 2004, New Zealand Perhaps the oldest seed utilized by man, sesame has been used for thousands of years as medicine, food and to light lamps. Although the first written record of sesame is 3,000 BC, Assyrian mythology gives sesame a role in the origins of our world. In this legend, the gods drank sesame…
As long as they are not genetically engineered apples are incredibly beneficial for our health. Locally grown apples with no chemicals help to remove toxins from our bodies.
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