by Dr. Orna | Jul 14, 2010 | food as medicine, high blood pressure, Uncategorized
Looking for ways to beat high blood pressure with few or no drugs? Recent findings show beets can help. The juice of the blood-red root crop is high in nitrates; these convert in the body to nitric acid, which relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure. Many people...
by Dr. Orna | Jul 12, 2010 | herbal medicines, insomnia, sleep, Uncategorized
Sedatives and sleeping pills are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs, despite having serious side effects and becoming addictive to many people. Now German researchers have found a sweet alternative in an aromatic form: The scent of jasmine (Gardenia...
by Dr. Orna | Jul 10, 2010 | Alaska, Alta Natural Medicine, food as medicine, Uncategorized
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (460-377 BCE) famously said “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” Gardeners know the best way to get your veggies is fresh and organic, ideally straight from the farm or garden. But beyond simple...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 21, 2010 | digestion, food as medicine, garden medicine, Uncategorized, weight management
Most popular diet plans turn on the simple idea that you’ll weigh less if you eat less. While this can be true in some cases, under eating can lead to problems ranging from malnutrition to rebound weight gain. Happily, there’s another way — one that lets you eat more...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
English researchers have turned up a new tool for fighting heart disease: the humble toothbrush. Medical professionals have long known that inflammation in the body is a major contributor to heart disease, and that included inflammation in the mouth and gums. The new...
