One of the little known fields that addresses nutrition and the treatment of diseases and disorders like addiction treatment is orthomolecular psychiatry. The theory behind orthomolecular psychiatry is that disorders, like addiction, are due to brain chemical deficiencies. There are even addiction treatment centers that base their programs on this premise. One such center, the […]
Vegetarian Shiitake Steamed Dumplings
Long a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. More recently, their rich, smoky flavor has endeared them to American taste buds. These exotic hearty mushrooms can now be found in supermarket shelves across the U.S. throughout the […]
Researchers Link Gratitude to Happiness
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be able to maintain a positive attitude regardless of what’s happening to them? They appreciate the good times, but they also focus on the positive in the face of negative events. They tend to see the good in difficult people, the opportunity in a challenging situation, […]
The Fasting Cure
Journalist Upton Sinclair wrote on article on fasting for Cosmopolitan in 1910 and discussed his experiences with fasting, including his three fasts that totaled thirty days (Sinclair, 1911). In 1911, Sinclair published The Fasting Cure in which he recommended nothing stronger than light reading during a fast. This is book that contains several articles about […]