Archive for November, 2008

Inflammation

November 17, 2008
By sonia

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, Panama is a big enemy to any anti-aging program   Seven triggers and causes of inflammation, and hence wrinkles and other destruction 1) Environmental 2) Metabolic 3) Nutritional 4) ...
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Heart Burn

November 17, 2008
By sonia

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, Panama Heartburn develops when the valve (sphincter) from the esophagus (food pipe) into the stomach doesn’t open and close as well as it should. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens to allow food into the stomach, and then needs to close to keep...
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Yucky Yuca (Cassava) Root,

November 6, 2008
By sonia

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Health Clinic, Boquete, I love 99.99% of fruits and vegetables, but this one is in the 00.01% for me. However, I do know a lot of people who really enjoy this vegetable, each to their own. It is a good source of B3 (helps to lower cholesterol),...
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Feature

Pears

By sonia

Nutrients Vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphoros, potassium, zinc and plenty of pectin. The humble pear is one of the most...
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Rice

By sonia

Rice (gluten-free) is a staple for more than half the world’s population. Did you know? That white rice has such a...
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Spelt grain

By sonia

Spelt (contains some gluten) is a relative of wheat. It originated in Southeast Asia and was brought to the Middle East more than 5,000...
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Kamut

By sonia

Kamut (contains some gluten) is an ancient form of durum-related wheat. It flourished in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago. Grown until the Second...
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Quinoa

By sonia

Quinoa (gluten-free) is a cousin of amaranth and has some of the same amazing qualities. One of the staples of the Incas and was...
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