Acute Chronic Pain

What are UPFs according to the classification? NOVA Classification Most research uses the NOVA classification, which groups foods by the purpose and extent of processing, not just nutrients. In NOVA, UPFs are Group 4: industrially manufactured products made from combinations of refined ingredients (starches, sugars, oils, protein isolates) plus additives, with little (or no) intact whole food remaining.

As the winter continues, I made a Moroccan Harira soup and added more healthy elements to it, and apparently, my family chose it as one of the 3 most delicious soups I've made! Vegeterian Moroccan Harira Soup The classic recipe has thin flour noodles, brown lentils and some flour. I replaced it with gluten-free bean noodles, black lentils, which I find healthier, and chickpea flour (also gluten-free). Of course, I also added winter roots - parsley, celery and carrots. There

Green Healthy Winter Soup Indeed Green is the color of Spring and the Wood element. What if we adopted some liveliness to grey winter and zest it up with some ginger & garlic. We move the Qi and stregthen our immune system. By the way, any additional greens are welcome! What's in it? 2 leeks (white part only), sliced ​​ 4 zucchini or courgettes, diced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons oliv

For me, ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the 5 things I would take with me to a deserted island (along with lettuce, mung beans, millet, green tea, dark choclate).

צ’י קונג (Qigong) הוא תרגול עתיק ברפואה הסינית שמטרתו לטפח את אנרגיית החיים (Qi). הוא משלב תנועה עדינה ומודעת, נשימה, מדיטציה והקשבה פנימית, כדי לשפר את הזרימה האנרגטית בגוף, להרגיע את מערכת העצבים ולחזק את מערכות הגוף השונות. במשך מאות שנים נעשה בו שימוש בסין הן לשמירה על הבריאות והן כחלק מטיפול במחלות כרוניות ואקוטיות.

A warm colorful salad of roasted beets and purple cabbage, sprouts and herbs that is a feast for the eyes and palate and suitable for any meal. The salad is very easy to prepare, it just requires a little time because of the roasting of the beets :) Health benefits: Purple-black vegetables contain anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants that protect against the oxidation of LDL ("bad cholesterol"), improve blood vessel elasticity, reduce inflammation, reduce blood clots

If you are looking for a warming, light and healthy recipe for the winter, this stir-fry is a perfect solution. The combination of Oyster & Agaricus mushrooms, tofu and bok choy creates a dish full of flavors and nutrients that will warm you from the inside. Health benefits: Tofu: Rich in plant-based protein, provides essential amino acids, and contains calcium and iron, which are essential for bone health Bok choy: A great source of vitamins A and C, improves the immune syst

Cabbage is another wonder vegetable from the cruciferous family. You can eat it fresh, as juice (excellent for stomach ulcers and helicobacter), boiled, as soup, roasted or pickled (natural probiotics). What is it a super vegetable? It is rich in vitamins A C K, minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and dietary fiber. According to Chinese medicine it has a bitter and spicy flavors and these are excellent for cleansing (detox). That's why cabbage is hig

A new study from Turkey assessed the analgesic effects of diclofenac (Voltaren), acetaminophen (Paracetamol), and acupuncture for the relief of renal colic caused by urinary stones. 120 renal colic patients were divided randomly into 3 groups. Patients in group I (n = 40) were treated with IV acetaminophen, those in group II (n = 41) with acupuncture, and those in group III (n=40) with a 75-mg intramuscular injection diclofenac sodium. Acupuncture was applied on acupoints B

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease (=the body's immune system attacks itself) in which the joints and nearby tissues are destroyed. The main symptoms will appear in the hands, knees and feet and include significant pain, stiffness, local heat and redness and may appear at any time during the day, but the pain is likely to be more severe in the morning. The treatment of RA is complex. On one hand, slow the progression of the disease with the help of biol

An earth connection was an everyday reality in past cultures. Dominant lifestyle factors such as insulating footwear, high-rise buildings, and elevated beds separate most of us from direct skin connection with the Earth’s surface. Multi-disciplinary research has revealed that grounding or earthing , a conductive direct contact of the human body (bare feet, hands or grounding systems) with the surface of the Earth produces significant benefits on physiology and health. Such be