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Category: Health-Care

Baking Soda against Flu

Posted at 03:01 PM on February 21, 2010

Colloidal Silver

Posted at 12:28 PM on February 12, 2010

No, that's not my hair colour--it's a preparation that is said to have enormous health-benefits.

Colloidal Silver Hydrosol


Immunogenics Newsletter, May 2009


The History of Silver

Natto, a Beneficial Japanese Dietary Supplement

Posted at 09:57 AM on February 11, 2010

Natto products, derived from soybeans and fermented to create beneficial bacilli, are available in some health-food stores. Read about this fantastic Japanese dietary supplement HERE.


Natto cheese is an acquired taste, but can be utilised in pleasant-tasting dishes.


Natto Research Papers on Record Include:

  Determination of the Thrombolytic Activity of Natto Extract Masahiro Msada (Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Bioproduction Science, Faculty of Horticulture, Chiba University)


  Improvement of Blood Fluidity using NKCP, a Dried Culture Filtrate of Bacillus Subtilis TetsuyaHayashi (Daiwa Pharm), Chie Takahashi (Microchannel Array TechnologyTeam), and Yuji Kikuchi (Microchannel Array Techology Team). Journal of Hemorheology Research 5 (1), 2002  

Coconut Oil and Lavender

Posted at 08:13 AM on February 09, 2010

Pure white coconut oil mixed with a couple drops of lavender oil makes a wonderful, natural emollient for lips and fingernails. The mixture is also antibacterial. I store this home-made cream in antique porcelain miniature jars with lids. The jar on the left is by Heinrich of Bavaria, and the right one is Chinese.


Elegant, Economical Soup

Posted at 12:12 PM on February 08, 2010

This soup was cooked for less than ten minutes; it was made from water and dry ingredients from the pantry: Minute Rice, chicken bouillon powder, paprika and dried parsley. 


Elegant Diet Dish

Posted at 10:49 AM on February 01, 2010

M-J's Golden Protein Peanut Soup

Posted at 04:48 PM on January 27, 2010

M-J's Current Favourite All-Purpose Liquid Soap

Posted at 08:30 PM on January 25, 2010
These 28-ounce pump-bottles of Body Essence washing gel by PureTek of Los Angeles are about 3.50 USD at Wal-Mart. Also, the whole Body Essence line is available on the web at VitaminsAndBeauty.com
I use this high-quality liquid soap for washing hands and dainties.

M-J's Eggs Vienna: 3 Sources of Choline

Posted at 02:34 PM on January 17, 2010

E-Cigarettes

Posted at 02:29 PM on January 17, 2010

Stop burning your lungs, smokers--e-cigs are...well, watch the great videos on this site.

Yams and Sweet Potatoes for Healthy Longevity

Posted at 10:43 PM on January 02, 2010

Shirataki, a Low-Carb Japanese Noodle

Posted at 12:05 PM on December 30, 2009

Before this Week's Festivities: M-J's Diuretic Smoothie

Posted at 12:40 PM on December 28, 2009


One half-cup of water, one fourth-cup of lemon juice, one jalapeño or other hot pepper (roasted,pickled or fresh), two stalks of celery, one-half of a cucumber, one tablespoon of thick yoghurt or a half-cup of buttermilk, and one tablespoon of parsley, all whirled in a blender till smooth. Add water if necessary for processing.


Copyright M-J de Mesterton 2009

 


Therapeutic, Preventive Nasal Rinse

Posted at 01:01 AM on December 18, 2009

Not only does a good sinus rinse clear out allergens; it can also remove residual pathogens that you may have acquired while being exposed to sick people, which will reduce your chance of contagious infections.

Here is the brand which was recommended to a family member by her physician, and tested by us during this never-ending flu-season: NeilMed Sinus Rinse

Goodies from the British Isles

Posted at 11:14 AM on December 06, 2009

M-J's Diuretic Smoothie

Posted at 11:18 AM on November 28, 2009

One half-cup of water, one fourth-cup of lemon juice, one jalapeño pepper (roasted, pickled or fresh), two stalks of celery, one-half of a cucumber, one tablespoon of thick yoghurt, and one tablespoon of parsley, all whirled in a blender till smooth. Add water if necessary for processing.


Copyright M-J de Mesterton 2009


Health-Promoting Stir-Fry

Posted at 04:10 PM on October 23, 2009

I slow-cooked a mixture of quinoa and basmati rice this morning. To eat with it, I sautéed chile peppers, onions, pineapple, carrots and ginger in a wok primed with coconut oil. Onions, chiles, ginger and coconut oil are known to inhibit viral infections.



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