One of the diet shake recipes that I like uses mandarin oranges, mango and ice. Then I add a scoop of protein powder and low fat yogurt. This makes a refreshing beverage that not only tastes good, but it will also fill your belly and help you lose weight at the same time. And for those times I just want to mix up something…
Loiasis is called the African eye worm. It is caused by the parasitic worm Loa loa. This disease is transmitted by horseflies breeding in the forests of West and Central Africa. Loiasis gets its name from the well-known sign which is the visible passing of the Loa loa worm through the eye. Day to day the disease has receives little to no attention. Loiasis considered as a barrier to other disease control efforts. This is so because individuals with a large amount of Loa loa larvae in the blood…
One of the secrets of relieving pain and chronic inflammation is understanding the potential of your kitchen. This is the food your prepare in your home and eat to rebuild your body. Just open your fridge, pause, and look at what your body will be made of tomorrow. Food for thought? Good - Now we can get started. In this article we will create a wonderful natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant breakfast that will give you energy and a great start to your day. Interested? Excellent. First I…
Whether it’s seasonal allergies or food allergies, nobody wants to be plagued by them. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer with annoying allergy symptoms. There are fast, effective and even natural remedies that can offer relief, and you can find it right at home. Let’s look at five simple home remedies for stopping your allergies in their tracks. Nasal Irrigation Effective, safe and inexpensive, nasal irrigation involves the creation of a saline solution, combining 1 teaspoon (5…
1. Learning to Listen Once, the Bodhisattva was born as an ascetic. He had five hundred followers, who lived with him in his mountain abode. Once day, half of his followers, including their chief had gone away looking for food. Suddenly, the Bodhisattva fell sick and took to bed. The followers who had remained with him at the abode reached his bedside to tent to him. They asked him what his life’s achievement was. The Bodhisattva replied, “Nothing.” The followers failed to understand the true…
Recovery and rehabilitation are extremely difficult tasks. It is more of a challenge when the patient is isolated. Mariatu Kamara and Ishmael Beah were victims of this tragedy, although both now live in North America and have written books about their experiences. Mariatu was attacked when she returned to her village for supplies. As a punishment for trying to run away, her hands were brutally removed by the rebel forces. She had to make her way back to a city all by herself to receive medical…
For natural sweetness, choose fruits at their peak of ripeness. If that's not enough, add a teaspoon of honey to the mix. For a great drink, add water to the blender. Then, add half a mango, a banana and a cup of strawberries. Blend it and pour in the honey as the blender is going. To up the nutritional ante, add a handful of spinach. Green smoothies are healthy alternatives and are completely comprised of nutritional ingredients. Meal…
cooking in big, black kettles over a hot open. Finally, we arrived at the orphanage and were greeted by dozens of children, all smiling and ready to play. They grabbed my hand and said “vini” or “come” and dragged me off to under the huge mango tree or onto the porch. They examined my pale skin, freckles, and birth marks, marveling at the fact that my moles were the same color as their skin. They looked at my finger nails, nose, teeth, tongue, and looked me as if I was a test subject…
What does Amy Beach a pianist, Franz Liszt a world famous composer, and Arthur Rumbaed a poet have in common? All three have Synesthesia. What is synesthesia? According to google, it is the production of a sense impressing relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body. Basically a condition in which one sense is preceded by one or more additional senses such as sight. There are different types of synesthesia and no clear type of way to diagnose…
popularity in the area. Sushi Cafe's reputation comes about by its creative concoction of sushi dishes. For instance, a specific attraction is clearly the specialty rolls which includes the valentine's roll that is made of coconut-encrusted shrimp with mango, cream cheese and strawberry purée. Therefore, the location plays a huge role in redefining sushi cooking. This is the type of innovative attitude which has motivated this sushi joint to begin creating outrageously tasty…