Gotu Kola Face Mask and Beverage

Gotu Kola Face Mask and Beverage

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is also called Brahmi (though true Brahmi is technically Bacopa in some traditions), Pennywort, and Tiger Grass, and has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Southeast Asian herbal traditions. I read that...
Tips for Adding More Veggies.

Tips for Adding More Veggies.

Veggies are the key to health. They contain antioxidants and the all-important dietary fiber. Some ideas. Add chopped broccoli or grated zucchini to your omelet. Toss sliced cucumbers with seasoned rice vinegar for an instant salad. Dip crunchy raw vegetables (cherry...
A Rare Opportunity to Meet Dariush Mozaffarian MD

A Rare Opportunity to Meet Dariush Mozaffarian MD

I am honored to interview Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., at The Commonwealth Club on April 20th. There is a meet and greet before the program, where you can sip on a glass of wine, nibble on some healthy snacks, and speak to Dr. Mozaffarian. This program will sell out, so...
Pain and Plants

Pain and Plants

Well, that was fun…and time-consuming! I was searching my computer for my tried-and-true recipes when I found two old files labeled “documents for the Compaq” and “documents from the Dell. Whoa! I have been using Macs for 25 years, so these recipes...