Narrated Abu Musa: Allah’s Messenger (SAWS) said, “Many amongst men reached (the level of) perfection but none amongst the women reached this level except Asia, Pharaoh’s wife, and Mary, the…
Ayurveda
Belief is the foundation of our lives. It has the ability to impact our behavior and shape our character. When I believed that eating peppers would kill me, I immediately…
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Parental role in teaching our children about food, nutrition and medicine
by Aiman AttarMu’tamar Ibn Sulayman said:”My father wrote to me while I was in Kufa, saying to me “O my son, buy books and write down knowledge for verily knowledge remains and…
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My allergic reactions and illnesses turned out to be blessings in disguise!
by Aiman AttarToday is the third consecutive day that I have been ill with something entirely different from the day before. Two days ago, I accidentally ingested chili from my takeout food.…
I was 30 years old when I discovered the first lump on my breast. Shocked, I quickly booked an appointment with my family doctor. An ultrasound confirmed I had a…
I used to get the flu vaccination, but I didn’t find it effective since there are so many strands of various viruses. I used to get sick each winter, regardless…
A lot of my recipes are often inspired by a Prophetic Tradition or from traditional nourishment that was taught by Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine or Greek Medicine. This particular recipes…
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Food and Nutrition immortalized in the Qur’an and Prophetic Tradition
by Aiman AttarIslam is not just prayers and charity, but a complete way of life. Like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Prophetic Tradition addresses each aspect of our lives. The Prophet Muhammad…
What is hyssop? Second cousin to the mint plant, hyssop is a small aromatic herb shrub that is often used in alternative and herbal medicine. Its wood stems sport dark…
What is swiss chard? When someone refers to ‘greens’—kale, mustard and collard greens—they’re talking about a family of green, leafy vegetables, which are all part of the beet and spinach…