Infertility is big business. According to data released in 2008 by Marketdata, an independent market research publisher, the “Baby Business” is worth $4 billion. Many women (including me) have delayed childbirth to pursue careers and are in need of assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as IVF to get pregnant. However, it is not easy … Continue reading Are you struggling with infertility?
Author: Kaoru Kashima
Want to talk about health and happiness
Chocolate may not be good for you??
I know this is something we don’t want to hear but you may need to pay close attention to this fact if you have anemia or low bone density. Cacao is now treated as one of the very healthy food items. It is high in polyphenol and iron. In fact, pure cocoa powder without any … Continue reading Chocolate may not be good for you??
When you select fish…
Autumn has begun but it’s been very warm here in NY. It'ss like summer. The favorite phrase in Japan for autumn is"minori no aki", meaning 'the season of harvest', andAindeed it is! It is the season tables are laden with a wide variety of delicious things to eat, when rice matures and is harvested, fruit … Continue reading When you select fish…
Are Potatoes Giving You Pain?
Are you having arthritis or joint pain? Nowadays a lot of people suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other joint problems like gout. The author of The Nightshades and Health, N. F. Childers Ph. D. and a Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Garrett Smith claims that the plants in the drug family, Solanaceae (nightshades) are an important … Continue reading Are Potatoes Giving You Pain?
Worst Celluar Phone – High Radiation
You’ve probably heard that your cell phone emits radiation to send voice and text messages from you to the other caller. Some research says that frequent cell-phone use may increase your risk of getting cancer. Also for children, the radiation may increase their risk of having behavioral problems. The Environmental Working Group investigated many celullar … Continue reading Worst Celluar Phone – High Radiation
How your favorite meat affects our life
The Environmental Working Group(EWG) recently announced a study about how meat affects our health as well as the environment. Some of you may have heard of it but the truth is very shocking. So, I would like to share their findings in this newsletter. We’ve seen many burger joints popping up in NYC. I totally … Continue reading How your favorite meat affects our life
August 2011 Cooking Class – Stay Cool and Healthy with Summer Vegetables
This hot and humid weather reminds me of the days I lived in Japan. That was really long time ago but I do remember how hot the summer was in Tokyo. Unfortunately, the air quality is getting bad comparing to those my childhood, you definitely need to protect yourself from getting heat exhaustion, characterized by … Continue reading August 2011 Cooking Class – Stay Cool and Healthy with Summer Vegetables
Organic Sesame Cookie Recipes
I totally forgot to put the recipe of "Organic Sesame Cookie"! Here is the recipe. Ingredients: Organic Pastry Flour 200g Organic Baking Powder 1tsp Organic Unsalted Butter 60g Organic Toasted Sesame Oil 20g Organic Egg 1 Organic Coconuts Crystals (sugar) 60g Organic Toasted Black Sesame Seeds 20g Instructions: 1. Mix softened butter and sesame oil in … Continue reading Organic Sesame Cookie Recipes
Organic Sesame Cookie for A Baby
I personally do not trust ready-made baby biscuits or cookies even though they say "organic". They are still highly processed and contain many non-essential ingredients. Earth's Best Brand's "Teething Biscuits - Barley" has the following ingredients: Organic barley flour, organic oat flour, organic evaporated cane juice (organic evaporated cane juice, organic corn starch), organic sunflower oil, … Continue reading Organic Sesame Cookie for A Baby
July Cooking Class Photos
Many people loved the dishes!!! I personally loved the eggplant balls. They are so delicious!
