By Staff writer, on March 23rd, 2010
The producer of Aspartame, Ajinomoto is initiating a new marketing push that will rebrand the sweetener as “AminoSweet”. Aspartame is commonly found in diet soft drinks (Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi), artificial sweeteners (NutraSweet, Equal, Splenda, Spoonful), candies and flavored medicines.
Aspartame is used in many foods and beverages touted as sugar-free or low calorie. But you might . . . → Read More: Aspartame Name Change, Don’t Be Fooled
By Susan Krieger, on February 11th, 2010
In the Nei Jing Classic of Internal Medicine, compiled over 2000 years ago, may be the first known Chinese writings of the dynamic relationship between health and the energies of foods, or Chinese dietary therapy. The traditional medicines of the human world are intricately connected with and are fundamentally part of nature. The care with which . . . → Read More: The Energetics of Foods for Health and Healing
By AHHA, on January 24th, 2010
Pomegranates are becoming a popular subject of research for prevention and treatment benefits for a wide range of conditions. Pomegranates are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, but could there be synergetic actions from other aspects of this fruit? The most headline-catching research is detailed in “Anticancer Effects of Pomegranate” as compiled by the Natural Standards . . . → Read More: Pomegranate A Day Keeps The Doctor Away?
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 27th, 2009
There are so many people out there that need help with their health. And there are way too many people on too many prescription drugs. Check out this hilarious Continue reading Are We A Drug Nation?
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 27th, 2007
Water
75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
In 35% of Americans the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
Even mild dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.
One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters in a University of Washington study.
Lack of water is the . . . → Read More: Would You Choose Cola or Water?
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on October 16th, 2006
Study: Additives Stop Nerve Cell Growth
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found evidence that mixing the common additives aspartame (an artificial sweetener) and monosodium glutamate (MSG) causes nerve cell damage.
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By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 23rd, 2006
I recommend this book for all my patients. I keep a copy in my waiting room. Dietary therapy is one of the most important parts of Chinese medicine. Major topics covered include . . . → Read More: The Tao of Healthy Eating – Book Review