Garden of Healing Articles

FOOD AS MEDICINE

Seasonal eating means keeping more in tune with the Earth's natural flow of the ever-changing annual harvest.

BONE DENSITOMETRY & BODY COMPOSITION

The most accurate test currently available is a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or ‘DEXA’ scan.

HEALTHY EATING

Pistachios are low in calories and are the ideal addition to spice up a dish. These nuts are the perfect snack – small, portable, and packed with protein!

PHYSIOLOGY | NUTRITION

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about one-third of preschool-aged children globally suffer from Vitamin A deficiency (VAD).

PSYCHOLOGY & MENTAL HEALTH

Complex PTSD or Complex Trauma develops in response to prolonged, repeated exposure to interpersonal abuse or trauma, often where there is little or no chance for escape.

NUTRITION & LONGEVITY

How did Picasso, who lived from 1881 to 1973, produce so much art—147,80 pieces? It was not due to cutting-edge vitamins and supplements. Instead, he ate and embraced a Mediterranean diet without knowing it.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Every part of the Indian Gentian plant has medicinal properties and is prescribed to treat a host of digestion-related problems. Loss of appetite, bloating, and heartburn are just a few.

MEDICINE

In a diverse society, doctors ought not to project their values and presumptions onto the patient "as if the patient were a blank screen or clone of the doctors themselves," observes Catherine Frazee, a disability advocate and author.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH

Rolfing SI and massage are separate bodywork disciplines with different training and goals. A common misconception about Rolfing SI is that it is no more than an intense massage. Clients quickly realize that Rolfing SI is nothing like a massage.

OCEAN ECOLOGY

As the world population grows and interest from businesses and development organizations in using seaweeds for food and energy increases, sea vegetables show much promise. 

LIVING & BREATHING

Spinach is the healthiest when served fresh and raw. Even when cooked, it remains one of the more nutritious vegetables, rich in antioxidants, particularly beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

THE ENTHUSIASTIC GASTRONOME

Garlic Toum is a popular condiment in Lebanese cuisine, often served with chicken. It’s easy to make, requiring only 4 ingredients. One tablespoon of Toum garlic sauce contains only 125 calories.