Valerian has a long tradition as a sleep-inducing agent, with the added benefit of not producing a hangover feeling the next day. Clinical research of valerian has shown its efficacy in the treatment of mild insomnia. A Dutch study by Wissenschaftliche Beratung Pharma gave 121 people with insomnia dried valerian root for 28 days. At […]
Eggplant Parmigiana
Parmigiana is an Italian dish made with a shallow or deep-fried sliced aubergine filling, layered with cheese and tomato sauce, then baked. Parmigiana made with a filling of eggplant is the earliest and still unique Italian version. in Italian, is one of the classic preparations of southern Italy. It is a preparation associated with the […]
Physiological Occurrences During Fasting
From a physiological perspective, Dr. Evarts Loomis, has separated fasting into four distinct stages. The duration of each stage is determined by how much toxicity the participant has. Stage one is a period of general excitation of the involuntary nervous system, major detoxification and increased electrical activity, which can be observed with an EEG (electroencephalogram). […]
Fasting: Exploring A Great Spiritual Practice
Fasting as practiced by Jews, Christians, Muslims and others is the focus of this handy little guide by Rogers, a writer and oral historian. In this latest installment in Sorin’s Exploring a Great Spiritual Practice series, the author, whose background is Roman Catholic and Jewish, brings together a multiplicity of religious and secular fasting traditions, […]