Integrative medical physician Sandra McLanahan, M.D., has for many years been the nation's leading expert on the medical effects of yoga. Executive Medical Director of the Integral Health Center in rural Buckingham, Virginia, she also served for 20...
In October, I was privileged to meet Professor Miklos Gabor of the Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University of Szeged, Hungary. Dr. Gabor has published more than 200 research reports and five books on flavonoids. He has also served as the scientific...
Every day I can count on calls and letters on three subjects -- one of them is shark cartilage. Ever since William Lane, Ph.D. discussed shark cartilage and cancer with us in the March 1993 issue and the "60 Minutes" TV show that followed in three...
During a prior chat with Dr. Luc Montagnier, I mentioned the research of Dr. Ronald Watson that indicates that at least some antioxidant nutrients improve important components of the immune system. This was of particular interest to Dr. Montagnier...
Professor Lester Packer, Ph.D. is the Director of the Membrane Bioenergetics Group and Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. His distinguished career in teaching and research has included appointments at...
Richard Passwater, Ph.D. interviews Dr. Adrianne Bendich about vitamin safety, immune function and nutrition beyond deficiency diseases, including related research and specifics on correct usage of a number of vitamins.
Turnip (Brassica rapa, B. campestris) is technically a white version of rutabaga. The species name, rape is from the Latin word for turnip. The old English word for turnip is from naep, which when blended with the Anglo-Saxon word turn, meant...
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a member of the Brassicaeae (Mustard) Family, making it a relative of cabbage and radish. The genus name is from the Latin, nasus tortus, and meaning “writhing nose” in reference to the pungent...
Watermelon (Citrullus lannatus, C, vulgaris) is a member of the Curcurbitaceae (Gourd) Family and native of Africa. Watermelon is cold, sweet and refreshing and provides a safe reliable fluid in many desert regions of the world. Watermelon is...
Winter Squash (Curcurbita maxima) is a member of the Curcurbitaceae (Gourd) Family. They originated Central America. The word “squash” is from a Narragansett and Iroquois word, askutasquash and isquoutersquash. Winter squashes include...