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Alternative medicine increases in popularity

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Alternative medicine has experienced an increase in popularity in recent years. Of course, there is controversy surrounding the two big types of medicine; conventional and traditional.

With all of the wonderful benefits of alternative medicine, there are some risks associated with it. The follow risks should be considered before using alternative medicine:

1.Unsafe, ineffective, untested substances

2.Listening to exaggerated claims of safety by some unscrupulous businesses

3.Forgoing conventional treatments for serious illnesses to use an alternative treatment.

4.Not disclosing the simultaneous use of both conventional and alternative treatments, possibly creating a negative health situation.

It is important to recognize possible risks in alternative medicine. As with anything, if a therapy, product or substance sound like it is too good to be true – then it probably is!
Always research the therapy or substance, as well as any practitioners that you are thinking about using. Check credentials and references, if possible. Because much of the alternative medicine world is unregulated, there are frauds out there that you will need to be weary of.

If you are careful about what you put in your body, and the types of external therapy you solicit, you can make educated choices that will benefit your health greatly.

The best approach is a strategically planned approach that you create and discuss with your doctor. If you are not comfortable talking with your conventional medical doctor about supplementing with alternative medicine treatments, then find one that is open mined about this type of treatment. You will be happy you did.

Only once you have research all the different alternative treatments from around the world will you have a full understanding about what options are actually out there. The internet is an excellent place to begin your research journey… Read More

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Herbs and their uses in cooking

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Adding Herbs to the Cook Pot

Boiling water can be a challenge to the beginning cook. Add some herbs to that pot of water and you have the basis for a great soup. Any dish can be enhanced with the use of herbs. Their natural fragrance and flavor just add that perfect blend to make a meal complete.

Herbs like oregano and basil are the base of many Italian dishes. Cilantro and Cumin are what make Mexican dishes taste so authentic. More exotic spices like allspice and ginger can add beauty to the kitchen as well as tasteful treats to the mouth.

There is a difference between using fresh and dried herbs in cooking. The fresh herbs add a delicate flavor. The essential oil is not as concentrated as it is in the dried herbs. The general rule of thumb when using dried herbs is 1 teaspoon dried to 1 tablespoon fresh herbs.

Here are some herbs and their uses in cooking

NAME ———————-USE ——————–TYPE

Angelica —————- Jellies, Drinks, Candies —— Biennial

Basil —————- Sauces, Casseroles, Salads —- Annual

Bay Laure ————- Soups, Sauces, Seafood ——— Annual (unless indoors)

Chives ————– Salads, Soups, Cheeses, Eggs —– Perennial

Dill —————— Soups, Salads, Sauces ——— Annual

Fennel —————– Meats, Baking, Fish, Sausage —- Annual

Lemon Balm ———— Salads, Teas, Sauces ———- Perennial

Marjoram ————– Soups, Sauces, Vegetables —— Annual

Mint(s) —————- Teas, Jellies, Candies ———- Perennial

Oregano —————- Italian foods, Sauces ———– Perennial