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History. Bananas were not available in the US before 1870. At that time, coincidentally, two men came from different countries and brought the amazing fruit back to America.
In 1870, A Massachusetts sea captain, Lorenzo Dow Baker, brought the fruit back from Jamaica to NJ in his schooner and sold them to merchants for $2 per bunch.
Avoid the Risks of Blood Sugar Imbalance and Diabetes with These Simple Herbal SolutionsBy Admin
Consider these staggering statistics: according to the American Diabetes Association, about 24 diabetesmillion people suffer from diabetes and a whopping 5 million people are undiagnosed and don’t even know they have the disease!1 Overall, 54 million Americans suffer from some degree of blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance.1 Most of these people have type II diabetes, which is largely preventable with a healthy diet low-carb, low-sugar diet.
Dangers and Benefits of The Cup Of “o’Joe”By Dr. Gifford Jones
What’s so important about the year 1657? It was the year that coffee was first imported into London, England from the Middle East. This glowing ad stated “A very wholesome and physical drink that helpeth indigestion, quickeneth the spirits, maketh the heart lightsom, is good against eye sores, coughs, head-ach, gout and the King’s evil”.
Postpone A Wormy End, and Gorillas Should Have the Right to VoteBy Dr. Gifford Jones
William Shakespeare wrote “A man may fish with the worm that hath eat of a king”. He could have added, “or fish with the worm that eventually gets us all.” This is not a pleasant thought to pass along to readers at the start of the day. But since the life of worms and other insects can be extended, it may be possible for humans to postpone that final wormy day as well.
Coffee may be Good for the BrainBy Joshua Hill
Caffeine is one of those devices that so many of us subscribe too. When you consider addictions, caffeine is not seen as a ‘bad’ addiction, just somewhat natural. And while I hope that this isn’t just me trying to justify the amount of caffeine I have consumed and will continue to consume, there is at least medical research to back up drinking some caffeine.
Read This, Then Go Out and Have a BeerBy Dr. Gifford Jones
Years ago a speaker abruptly broke off his speech. He said, “I know you’re bored with this topic and I’m bored, so let’s quit and have a beer”. I felt this way and nearly tossed this column out. Why bother to waste paper on something you already know? But on the other hand a report from The Harvard Medical School shows its absolute madness that so many people are taking pills when two simple changes in lifestyle could prevent and treat some health problems. We can also learn from it what happens to a person who loses an arm.
Ozone Technology Designed As a Solution to Prevent Salmonella OutbreaksBy online
Aquentium, Inc. announced today that the company’s ozone technology is designed as a solution to prevent salmonella outbreaks. The Aquentium line of ozone equipment provides a natural, non-chemical process for food processing.
My Mother’s Chicken SoupBy Ari Bussel
For two weeks I was sick. I am not sure if it was a virus or if I needed antibiotics. I am sure, though, it was not unique. At first I attributed my condition to the frequent travel back and forth to Jerusalem. I would embark the bus with a t-shirt and get off needing to add two more layers. Constant temperature changes, I thought, were the reason. But then I noticed others had exactly the same symptoms, and they did not visit Jerusalem.
Can You Be Hefty and Healthy?By Dr. Gifford Jones
For years this columnist and others have been screaming from the rooftops that excess pounds are unhealthy. Now several reports show that a healthy weight is not that simple, and it’s possible to be both hefty and healthy. So how should you measure it?
Torture At 2:00 A.M.By Dr. Gifford Jones
What’s the worst torture of all? Ask Thomas Sydenham and he would quickly say “gout”. Sydenham, often referred to as the English Hippocrates, died in 1698 of gout. To my knowledge, no one since that time has better described the intense pain associated with this disease.
Major Study Says Fad Diets Aren’t The Key To Weight LossBy Center for Consumer Freedom
We’ve been saying for years that the key to weight loss is a total lifestyle approach. And today, newspaper headlines across the country are saying it too. A landmark study on dieting and weight loss has found that the calories-in versus calories-out equation is the single most important bit of math in weight control. Not counting carbs or restricting fat – just moderate eating and exercise, plain and simple.
