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 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…
What is barley? Barley is a whole grain, like oats or quinoa, though with none of the cachet of the latter. It’s funny how grains can become ‘fashionable’, isn’t it?…
What is black seed Black seed comes from the plant Nigella Sativa. Technically a member of the buttercup family, Nigella Sativa has small, curved black seeds with a rough texture,…