TAWNYA MANION Its invigorating aroma, distinct flavor, and strong medicinal properties make ginger a powerful root. Known for centuries as an effective aid to digestion, it calms the stomach, eases nervousness, alleviates migraines, thins the blood, and improves the metabolism. An excellent remedy for people troubled with indigestion after eating or for pregnant women who … Continue reading
TAWNYA MANION In the early Middle Ages, to help prevent Catholic nuns from breaking their vowed celibacy, Saint Jerome forbid them to eat black beans. Lore had it that based on the way the legumes grew, they promoted fertility in women. And though the Law of Similarity is more anecdotal then verity black beans do … Continue reading
TAWNYA MANION Experiencing basil, wild on the hills of Rome will convert anyone disinterested in aphrodisiacs. Basil is fresh, exhilarating and rich all at the same time. The beauty of the basil plant with its luscious leaves surrounding tiny white flowers is that it paints a serene backdrop in window boxes and container gardens. Once … Continue reading
TAWNYA MANION So exotic of a fruit is the pomegranate that it appears in religious texts, romantic literature, and famous paintings. Its outside appearance keeps secret that inside resides ruby red arils that pop with bright sweet-tart flavor. In Greek mythology legend has it that Aphrodite planted the first pomegranate tree, thus giving the fruit … Continue reading
TAWNYA MANION Maca, a cruciferous root vegetable native to the high regions of the Andes mountains has been used for centuries by the Incas and indigenous people of Peru to boost energy, balance hormones, and promote fertility. However, within the last two years maca has become increasingly popular in the States for its ability to … Continue reading
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