Chestnuts, who are you? Chestnuts ripen at the end of autumn, when we begin to see them appearing in the markets or grilled on street corners. Despite the “nutty” look, chestnuts are very different, as they are low in calories (about 245 grams per 100 grams of grilled chestnuts), low in protein, high in carbohydrates and have no cholesterol. In addition, they are rich in vitamin C (26mg or 35% of the recommended daily intake for adult women), as well as in the vitamin B gro

Acupuncture has been practiced for 1000s of years, yet people rightfully want to know: How safe is it? What are the potential common and less common side effects ? Is it safe in people who take anti-coagulants? Is it safe during pregnancy? Is it safe to treat children? ...and in perspective: How does it compare to standard medical care (3rd leading cause of death, USA) How does it compare to medications side effects & safety (4th cause of death, USA) In the follow