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Almond-Apple Toast

2 Slices cinnamon-raisin bread 2 Tbsp all-natural almond butter 1 crisp apple Toast bread and spread with almond butter. Core apple, slice it in thinly and lay slices overtop almond butter. From The Tao of Tummy © book

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Olive Oil and Stroke

Source: Neurology, June 15, 2011;[Epub ahead of print]. Research: Among participants from the Three-City Study with no history of stroke at baseline, researchers examined the association between olive oil consumption (main sample, n=7625) or plasma oleic acid (secondary sample, n=1245) … Continue reading

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How Acupuncture Regulates Blood Pressure

Acupuncture regulates blood pressure by exploiting a complex system known as the neuroendocrine system, which is composed of the endocrine system (primarily the hypothalamus, pituitary, and thyroid / adrenals), and the intricate working relationship it has with the nervous system. … Continue reading

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A natureza e o gosto dos Alimentos

A natureza e o gosto são as propriedades mais importantes do alimento. A natureza da comida e classificada em fria, fresca, morna e quente, o que chamamos de “as quatro naturezas”. Na pratica elas se dividem em dois tipos básicos: … Continue reading

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Cinco Beneficios da Dieta Alcalina

1. Melhora a Digestão  – Embora os problemas digestivos sejam comuns, muitas pessoas relutam falar sobre eles. Muitos descobriram que a dieta alcalina é útil para problemas como constipação, síndrome do intestino irritável, e diverticulite. 2.Desintoxicação  – Desintoxicação nunca foi tão popular. … Continue reading

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World’s 5 Biggest Killers to Cost $47 Trillion

The global economic impact of the five leading non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes and mental ill-health—could total $47 trillion over the next 20 years, according to a study released by the World Economic Forum. “The … Continue reading

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Marijuana

Marijuana is called Huo Ma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which literally translates as “Fire Hemp.” The only part of the marijuana plant used in TCM is the hemp seed, which is used to nourish the blood and lubricate the bowels. … Continue reading

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