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You may have read about my articles on the two variations of preparing burdock umeboshi stew—the nishime and kinpira style. Let’s revisit my previously published article on nishime for beauty and nourishment. ———————————— Playing with color, texture, and shape of ...

This is the recipe for kinpira burdock umeboshi stew—a variation of the staple macrobiotic dish that is also one of my favorites. Since ancient times, burdock root has been eaten as food and also its medicinal values. Dried burdock roots ...

So, you have read my other articles on how to enjoy and use umeboshi plums for cooking and for home or natural remedies. Here, I will share with you a special recipe, the nishime burdock umeboshi stew. Some people would ...

You may have heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But, did you know that eating apples could help to get rid of gallstones naturally? A gallbladder flush or gallbladder cleanse is a natural and a traditional ...

Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental health issue in our contemporary society? You probably know people who want to learn how to reduce anxiety. Here are 11 things you can do to reduce anxiety. There are ...

All of us have experienced feeling some anxiety, which is a normal part of life. Anxiety is our body’s natural response to stress or any perceived danger. But when it gets in the way of our daily life, it is ...

The pandemic crisis created by the Wuhan Coronavirus has caused waves of anxiety, fear, and traumatic stress for countless individuals. It is imperative to discover different ways to stay positive in tough times. It is depressing to read about the ...

Discover 10 ways to use umeboshi plums in this post that comprises the second part of the amazing umeboshi story. Also check my recommended 9 ways to enjoy the plums as recipes in our daily meals.  Umeboshi plums are one ...

  (This is first of a two-part series. Please check out How to Make Your Own Thieves Oil.) Most of us have read about the Bubonic plague. But not many of us know about the story of Thieves Oil and ...

In traditional Japanese culture, the equivalent of the apple a day keeps the doctor away is the umeboshi plum. Today, people still regard these amazing umeboshi plums as an ancient power food. The ancient folks highly revered these amazing umeboshi ...