Garden of Healing Articles

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.

OBITUARY

Ronnie Cummins, avid supporter of the organic farming movement, fought to remind food manufacturers it was their duty to care for the well-being of the planet by producing healthy food.

FOOD AS MEDICINE

The Mediterranean and DASH diets are among the world’s healthiest ways to eat. Most people like the Mediterranean diet because it offers many health benefits.

FOOD INSECURITY

Patients use debit cards as frequently as needed to buy healthy foods at participating retailers, including grocery stores, mobile markets, farmer's markets, restaurants, and online.

MARKET WATCH

As consumers have become more health-conscious and begun eating organic and all-natural foods, demand for organic snack foods has increased, including rising demand for gluten-free and low-sugar foods.