A dessert mousse can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. A mousse may be sweet or savory. Dessert mousses are typically made with whipped egg whites or whipped cream, flavored with chocolate, coffee, caramel, puréed fruits or various herbs and spices, such as mint. This vegan chocolate mousse […]
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Reducing Stress and Anxiety With Guided Imagery
Guided imagery therapy is a cognitive behavioral technique in which a client is guided through imagining a relaxing scene or series of experiences. Guided imagery reduces stress by effecting the part of the brain that is responsible for processing imagery. This in turn releases brain chemicals that act as the body’s natural brain tranquilizers, lowering […]
The Insomnia Diet
Insomnia is a symptom that has plagued medicine for centuries. Pharmaceuticals, as a sole treatment, continue to be praised as an effective approach, even as the incidence of insomnia exponentially increases. The Insomnia Diet is a comprehensive work, covering topics ranging from the biological processes that constitute the sleep cycle, to the most current conventional […]