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Cool Weather Cuisine (Part 2)

It's name is derived from the Greek word "pepon"... Certain Native American tribes called them "isquotm"... They are related to both squash and cucumbers.... They have been used both for food and medicine ... They contain potassium, lutein and Vitamins A, C, and B-6.... You know them as pumpkin ...

Cool Weather Cuisine (Part 1)

It's eggplant season folks and my culinary friend has reminded me about their availability this fall. Most people are kind of apprehensive when it comes to trying out these beautiful cool weather vegetables. I'd like to encourage you to put aside your fears and apprehensions to enjoy this delicious healthy recipe designed to change your mind and fill your belly.

The Basics 2 (Part 2): Take Care And...Beware..

People want to be and stay healthy, but global healthcare costs are soaring.   This has created a staggering number of people desperately seeking low-cost alternative treatment options. Alternative medicine has generated controversy in many medical academic circles.  Photo by  practicalowl  on  Foter.com  /  CC BY-NC For some people, the very word "alternative" conjures up images of risky, unproven experimental treatments that are potentially hazardous to the general public. The most common methods of alternative or complementary therapies include herbs, supplements, and fringe therapies found outside of conventional medical applications. Unusual concoctions come with the territory of "alternative treatments". However, some alternative methods unintentionally raise questions regarding their safety and effectiveness.