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23rd September 2009
Milk thistle is a flowering plant native to North America, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean area of Europe, and it has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,000 years. Today, experts in the medical field tell us that the compound extracted fro... Read >
Author: Robert Bell09th July 2009
Even it has not struck you but the cork flooring has been fast becoming the first choice of flooring when the big and important buildings are concerned. Whether it is church or museum, school or hospital they all like to have the brilliant noise buffering... Read >
Author: Francis Murphy19th May 2009
Having an enjoyable holiday overseas on a shoestring budget can be accomplished if you know the ways to do it. With the arrival of summer holidays, people start planning their holidays for the attainment of pleasure. As children get holidays from their sc... Read >
Author: anniewebmaster06th March 2009
The Olive tree dates back to early ancient times in both biblical and classical writings. In these early writings, the olive oil is referenced as a symbol of both goodness and purity, and the tree represents peace and happiness. In ancient times, the oil ... Read >
Author: Jill Sabato19th December 2008
I'm sure you've heard of the Mediterranean Diet and its' link to heart health. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and monounsaturated fats (olive oil).
Those that follow a Mediterranean Diet have a reduced risk o... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD03rd November 2008
If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Amalfi Coast and the city of Sorrento in the Gulf of Salerno. These tourist attractions popular with jet setters and many others lie in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Ty... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss23rd September 2008
Are you looking for a way to escape the cold of winter? Then look no further than cruises around the world to take you to warm climates and exciting destinations.
Since cruises around the world usually depart in January, this is the ultimate way to esc... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin22nd July 2008
In one study, rats had their ovaries removed, decreasing their estrogen levels (simulating menopause). This was expected to show a decrease in bone density. This simulated menopausal condition lead to inflammation, which lead to bone density loss. However... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton22nd July 2008
There are many studies to show that adding omega 3 fatty acids to your diet preserves your bone density. The phenomena of losing bone density in older people, or at the beginning of menopause for women, is related to inflammation. Since omega 3 oils can d... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton21st May 2008
Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. Behcet's syndrome is a chronic disease that involves dual system systems. The disease occurs worldwide, but is almost rife in Japan, the Middle East, and in the Mediterranean ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th May 2008
Butcher?s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is a member of the lily family, and looks a bit like a holly bush with barbed evergreen leaves and bright red berries in the fall. At one time they were collected, tied together and sold to butchers as brooms to sweep ou... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th March 2008
If you can imagine floating on a yacht over the beautiful azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, sipping a cocktail off the coast of Spain...sound like a dream come true? A visit to Majorca this spring will make that vision a reality.
The splendor of t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd February 2008
One of the most interesting trees you'll ever find will be the olive tree. These types of trees will grow in abundance in the Mediterranean area, some tropical parts of Asia, and certain regions of Africa. Olive trees will do best in subtropical climate... Read >
Author: Kent Smithson06th February 2008
In discussing the health benefits of the artichoke, and the way it promotes healthy fat digestion and metabolism, we are talking here about the true artichoke: the globe artichoke. The alternative Jerusalem artichoke is not an artichoke at all, but a mem... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th February 2008
The Bichon Frise is a cute puffball of a dog that is charming and which has loose and curly double-coated hair that is mostly white in color, though they may also turn out to be cream, gray as well as apricot colored. This predominantly white colored dog ... Read >
Author: Mary Stevenson31st October 2007
If you are in the mood to tour Europe, you should really consider the Latium region of central western Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Latium, also known as Laszio, is the region that includes Italy’s capital Rome, the Eternal City. Given the number of art... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss30th October 2007
Pissouri in Cyprus is a traditional Cypriot village about half way between Limassol and Paphos. Positioned on a hill the village overlooks vineyards and is set against the back drop of the Troodas mountains. There are panoramic sea views over the clear bl... Read >
Author: kevinor30th October 2007
Most people at some time or another entertain the dream of owning a place in the sun. The TV shows us all those lucky people selling up and moving to sunnier climes or even buying a second home abroad. Cyprus is often one of the places on this wish list a... Read >
Author: kevinor11th October 2007
Most people at some time or another entertain the dream of owning a place in the sun. The TV shows us all those lucky people selling up and moving to sunnier climes or even buying a second home abroad. Cyprus is often one of the places on this wish list a... Read >
Author: kevinor11th October 2007
Chasteberry is a medicinal herb primarily used to help moderate PMS and symptoms of menopause like hot flashes. By taking capsules of this herb women can lead a more productive life free from the debilitating symptoms associated with PMS and menopause.Cha... Read >
Author: Patricia McDougall02nd October 2007
Cyprus property is arguably amongst some of the beautiful in the Mediterranean area and continues to be much sought after by investors as well as those looking to buy a holiday home for themselves. Obviously the nearer to the coast the better but such loc... Read >
Author: kevinor20th September 2007
Finding a Cyprus property agent may seem like a simple task, especially with all the resources that are available on the internet. The reality however may not be that straight forwards after all as many people have discovered to their cost in both time an... Read >
Author: kevinor02nd January 2007
The humble pomegranate is yet further proof of why the Mediterranean diet is being hailed as the healthiest
diet in the world.
For many centuries these rather unexciting and overlooked looked fruit have grown
on Fincas all around the Mediterranean a... Read >
Author: Ruth Polak08th December 2006
It is a well established fact that people living in the Mediterranean
area have lower incidents of degenerative diseases such as cancer,
heart disease, arthritis and strokes as well as a longer life
expectancy than in other parts of the western worl... Read >
Author: Ruth Polak17th November 2006
Historians believe the Bichon descended form the Barbet or water Spaniel from which came the name the Barbichon. This name overtime was shortened to Bichon. The four breeds of Bichon (bolognais havanais maltaise and the Tenerife) are believed to have orig... Read >
Author: steven clayden20th July 2006
If you love Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters, you may go to Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts of Turkey.
If you love warm summers, mild winters, and relatively high rainfall, Black Sea Coast may be a good destination for... Read >
Author: John Mills01st October 2005
The Olive tree dates back to early ancient times in both biblical and classical writings. In these early writings, the olive oil is referenced as a symbol of both goodness and purity, and the tree represents peace and happiness. In ancient times, the oil ... Read >
Author: David Chandler31st August 2005
Well, to begin with, there isn't really any one Mediterranean Diet! There's a whole swag of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The basic Mediterranean Diet has common characteristics even if the sourrounding countries differ in culture, language a... Read >
Author: Roy Barker
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