According to Jeremy Saffron, we live in a world that is becoming increasingly toxic-from the air we breath to the food we eat to the negative thoughts we carry inside our minds. Over time, physical and mental toxicity contributes to depleted energy, spiritual apathy, and eventually poor health. In The Fasting Handbook, raw food pioneer […]
Archives for August 2016
Ginseng, Mental Performance and Alzheimer’s Disease
Research supports ginseng’s effectiveness at improving the ability to withstand stress, improve work performance and quality, and enhance mental function. It has also been shown to increase the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates an increase in adrenal hormone secretion. Ginseng (Panax ginseng) can prevent the nicotine-induced release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is what […]
Raspberry Sorbet
Raspberries are related to the rose family of plants. In ancient times they were as much valued for their tea leaves as their fruit. Archaeological evidence shows that Paleolithic cave dwellers ate raspberries. The delectable fruit has been a part of the human diet ever since. The scientific name for red raspberries, Rubus idaeus, means […]