Poppy seed is an oilseed obtained from the poppy (Papaver somniferum). The tiny kidney-shaped seeds have been harvested from dried seed pods by various civilizations for thousands of years. It is still widely used in many countries, especially in Central Europe, where it is legally grown and sold in shops. Transform your greens and vegetables […]
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Fasting and Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks flexible (synovial) joints. RA is one of about 80 different types of autoimmune diseases. RA accounts for 22% of all deaths from arthritis and other rheumatic conditions and the five-year survival rate for someone with severe […]
Okinawa Diet
The Okinawa diet is a nutrient-rich, calorie-rich, quasi-vegan diet from the indigenous people of the Ryukyu Islands, a chain of volcanic Japanese islands. Historically, people from the Ryukyu Islands, of which Okinawa is the largest, have had a life expectancy among the highest in the world. The traditional diet of the islanders is mainly plant […]