by Mike Carlson YOU’VE PROBABLY tried kiwifruit, that furry-skinned, green-fleshed orb that tastes kind of like a tart strawberry. But now New Zealand growers are pushing a yellow-colored version we think is even better. Marketed under the name Zespri Gold,…
by Mike Carlson NEXT TIME THAT basket of bread arrives while you’re waiting for your eggplant pizzicato, go for coarse grains that are high in fiber (made with whole wheat). You may reduce your chances of overeating.
EVEN THOUGH THE FDA DOESN’T REQUIRE AN EXPIRATION DATE on sunscreen, it’s best to toss bottles older than three years. If your sunscreen is older than a year, check that it looks and smells like it did when new and…
WHAT THEY ARE: Your tear ducts are short canals leading from the tiny opening on the inside corner of each eye to your nasal passages. WHAT THEY DO: Your eyes produce tears to lubricate, nourish, and protect your eyes from…
I just finished your April 2001 issue and have a wart remedy to add to your article “How to Stock a Natural Medicine Cabinet” (Consumer Guide). Several months ago my son had three warts. I went to my local natural…
by Donna Ress BRUISES OCCUR WHEN BLOOD VESSELS BENEATH YOUR skin are damaged and leak blood into the surrounding tissues. Contrary to popular belief, bruises should not be simply left alone to heal, says Margi Flint, an herbalist in Marblehead,…
Antiaging food has been a hot topic recently. Everybody knows that you are supposed to eat more fruit and vegetables to protect yourself from aging. But are all fruits and veggies equally good? Find what specific foods are considered best…
Jittery nerves are a way of life for many of us. After close to a year of slump, the economy’s only now starting to get off the mat, and navigating airport security would make a Buddhist monk pop a few…
IF THE SUN HAS LEFT YOU HOT AND clammy, soaking in a tepid or cool bath is the fastest way to bring down your body temperature, says Laurel Vukovic, an herbalist in Ashland, Ore., and Natural Health columnist. That’s because…
by Donna Coco NO OFFENSE TO MY MOTHER, but if I could have a companion in the kitchen to help me make healthy meals, it would be Andrew Weil, M.D. He’s been researching nutrition and experimenting in his own kitchen…