Natural Healing News

by Stan Kalson —  As the temperatures cool, thoughts of warming and nutritious meals created in a pot fill our minds. Growing up in a much cooler climate than Arizona, I remember coming home on a cold winter night to the smell of a pot of soup cooking on the stove. Those memories reflect a […]

by Dorothy Krupnick —  Imagine a vegetable that provides you with good skin integrity, a natural sunscreen, healthy eyes and a powerful antioxidant, all at 82 calories per one-cup serving. Low in sodium and fat-free, the winner is butternut squash. Yes, the hard-skinned squash that always invokes a “what do I do with it?” response […]

by Dorothy Krupnick —  Holiday food should not be the object of snickering and ridicule. Yet the fruitcake always makes its way onto the scene as the joke of the season. How sad. This holiday treat has nutritional value and is delicious when the appropriate ingredients are used. When we rename it “spice cake,” with […]

by Kevin Afuso —  As we settle into winter, the cooling, drying elements of the season begin to emerge. An excellent ingredient for keeping the body warm and balanced is sesame oil. Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds and, ayurvedically, it has a sweet and bitter taste that is heating in its digestive action. […]

by Stan Kalson —  For 13 years, I have been buying my artisan hard-crusted breads, sandwiches, soups and salads from the Arizona Bread Company. I have watched them grow and perfect their recipes, and in recent years they have remodeled their restaurant to provide a comfortable ambience. Around lunchtime, the place is abuzz with happy […]

by Stan Kalson —  The Mediterranean diet has been found to be one of the healthiest in the world. Its tasty staples are primarily whole grains, olive oil, fish, and dried fruits and vegetables. It also is low in saturated fats and meat, but never skimps on flavor. A few years ago, three good friends […]

When you hear the word chia, chances are you think of the Chia Pet™ — the little clay character with the sprouted chia seeds covering its body. We laugh at the novelty, but there is nothing comical about the nutritional benefits and medicinal properties of this tiny seed. In fact, it is one of nature’s […]

by Stan Kalson —  The first step to having a healthy immune system is a well-balanced diet filled with fresh organic fruits, vegetables, grains, seaweeds, raw nuts, seeds and fresh, pure water. A vegetarian diet does not automatically equate with a healthier body. A diet with small amounts of meat protein, coupled with a greater […]

by Stan Kalson —  It is late summer, and the living is easy. There is no need to turn on the stove and heat up your house when there is an abundance of healthy and cool summer soups from which to choose. Cold soups are nutritious, easy to prepare, and a wonderful outlet for garden […]

by Stan Kalson —  There is a love affair between Americans and the potato, and cooler weather rekindles memories of potato recipes that fill and nourish. Controversy surrounds the white potato’s nutritional benefits — some believe that a large percentage of the population is allergic to it. Others feel that when eaten in moderation, the […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Sometimes it is the same old story. Humid summers are not a fun time to be slaving over a hot stove and during this time, our bodies want lighter, cooler foods. This is easier to accomplish when you have plenty of no-cook recipes to fall back on, such as delicious […]

by Dr. Meghana Mehta —  Kitchari, a seasoned mixture of rice and mung dal (mung bean), is a meal that can nourish all tissues of the body. It is rich in protein, yet easy to digest, providing tremendous vitality to any individual. Ayurvedically, it is a tridoshic meal, which means it is suitable for all […]

by Stan Kalson —  The incidence of BHP (non-malignant enlargement of the prostate) is truly one of the most significant problems facing men in our society. Beginning at age 50, as many as 40 percent of males have BHP. By the time men hit their 80s, the figure reaches 90 percent. Diet is the first […]