ACHS Student Darlene Rose Featured in Article on Green Cleaning with Essential Oils

American College student Darlene Rose was recently featured in fantastic article about green cleaning with essential oils. Congratulations Darlene!!The article "Natural oils key in woman's cleaning service" published January 21, 2012 in the Saturday Gazette-Mail features Darlene's business, Smelling Like a Rose cleaning service, born from her discovery of "essential oils and more natural ways to clean."For example, Rose shares some of her best tips for green cleaning with essential oils, including:Use tea tree essential oil to help get rid of moldUse lemon or peppermint essential oil on a cotton ball to clean chromeAdd a few drops of cedar oil...

APIS Séminaire d'Apithérapie en Suisse, 24 Mars 2012

Association Suisse d’Apitherapie annonce le Séminaire de Printemps Samedi 24 mars 2012 à la Salle communale de 1042 Bioley-Orjulaz (Vd)de 9h00 à 16h45A P I SDe la mythologie à l’utilisation domestique et thérapeutique des six produits de la ruche Animé par M. Christophe Perret-Gentil, botaniste, zoologiste, fondateur et directeur de l’Herboristerie Ariès, thérapeute et enseignant sur les sujets suivants:- Apis et le Taureau sacré- Le caractère désintéressé de l’Abeille- Modèle d’un paysage favorable à l’Abeille & l’Homme- Les Plantes bio-indicatrices mellifères gage de qualité d’un paysage apicole- L’hexagone curatif & le cristal...

Anti-Tumor Properties Found in Iraqi Propolis

The anti-tumor properties of Propolis continue to be discovered in more diverse geographical locations. Fortunately, its effects are consistently proven very positive and very complementary with other treatments.Assessing the Anti-tumour Properties of Iraqi Propolis in vitro and in vivoFood and Chemical Toxicology; 26 January 2012Abstract:► We selected one propolis extract with highest cytotoxic effects on different cancer cell lines. ► We have investigated the chemical composition in quantitative manner by using HPLC-ESI-MS. ► We have elucidated the cell cycle perturbations induced by propolis compound M. This is the first study that...

Sesame seeds - wonderful health properties

     Sesame seeds - beneficial properties in small seeds I bet you thought often how healthy are sesame seeds when you eat a pretzel or a handful of Saltine crackers, flavored taste is enough to enjoy them. And yet ... when we are spoiled with sesame seeds, many beneficial properties come to our help to preserve and strengthen our health.Vitamin A, B, E, C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, selenium, sodium, zinc, copper, protein, fiber and more sesame seeds offers the most various properties, essential for both health and beauty. Here are the most important:Sesame Seeds - essential properties for the entire...

Carrots - great health properties. Top 7

Carrots - beneficial properties for the entire bodyAntioxidant properties, vitamin A, B6, magnesium, potassium, iron, beta-carotene and vitamin K are just some of the essential substances of carrot, whose regular use protect us from diseases of the range from dental disease to cancer.Carrots, properties essential for health - Top 7:1. Carrots - anticancer properties: daily consumption of carrots reduces the risk of breast cancer, lung or colon by 30%, according to University of Newcastle, because falcarinol content, the substance that is also found only in ginseng and ivy, but is diminished considerably when boiling carrots.2. Carrots - anti-aging...

Almonds - antitumor properties and amazing benefits

    Almonds - a complete food propertiesTell me when you last ate almonds? If you may not remember , believe me: after reading this article, the first thing you'll put in your shopping cart will be a bag of almonds crunchy and delicious, great for health! Vitamin A, B, E, F, K, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, folic acid, omega 3 and omega 6, fiber and protein, these tiny wonders are found in almonds, antitumor properties, to strengthen immunity, energy, beauty and more almonds are one food that never should ever miss from your diet.Almonds - curative properties with great taste- Almonds - probiotic properties:...

Aspects Contribute Towards Variety of Bridal Jewelries

Choosing bridal jewellery is indeed a difficult task and the obvious reason for this is its presence in huge variety. The existence of online jewelry stores has further made it possible to look for wedding jewelry items designed in different parts of the world. Women today don’t wish to get restricted in choosing their jewelry for the most special occasion. This is the reason that purchasing jewelry has become a time consuming process as there is no limit to the exploration of different bridal jewelry varieties.It has become a matter of ease to order jewelry items from jewelers located in other regions. While this is just one aspect that adds...

Mens Designer Suits In Various Styles And Looks

Men love suits and feel their wardrobe is verily incomplete without a good looking suit! Men’s blazers and suits have always been in high demand all over the world. And men are surely fascinated with designer items such as slim cut suits. At first look, you may not find much difference in normal suits or a slim fit, but there are subtle changes in style and cut to enhance the personality of the wearer.Retail owners or establishments sell American, British or Italian kind of suits to customers. And these suits can also be categorized into many sub-categories. The market demand for such men’s apparels has grown dynamically over the years. This...

Vitamins and Minerals - Onions

Vitamins:Vitamin C: 3.1mgVitamin B1: 0.025mgVitamin B2: 0.014mgVitamin B3: 0.099mgVitamin B6: 0.077mgVitamin B9: 9mcgVitamin K: 0.3mcg     minerals:Potassium: 100mgPhosphorus: 21mgCalcium: 13mgMagnesium: 7mgSodium: 2mgIron: 0.14mgZinc: 0.13mgA small onion is 26 calories, 0.82g protein, 0.8g fiber.If you want to know and more about the wonderful benefits of consumption of onion, click he...

Vitamins and Minerals – Broccoli

Vitamins and Minerals - BroccoliA wonderful source of calcium, a delicious and nourishing vegetables rich in antioxidants and low in calories ... broccoli!     vitamins:Vitamin A: 1207Vitamin C: 50.6mgVitamin B3: 0.431mgVitamin B6: 0.156mgVitamin B9: 84mcgVitamin E: 1.13mgVitamin K: 110mcg     minerals:Potassium: 495mgPhosphorus: 52mgCalcium: 31mgSodium: 32mgMagnesium: 16mgIron: 0.52mgZinc: 0.35mgManganese: 0.151mgA half cup of broccoli contains 27 calories, 1.86g protein, 2.6g fib...

Peanuts - beyond taste and calories ...

    Peanuts - a valuable foodIf you ever try a strong sense of guilt when you chew a handful of peanuts due to high calories content next time ... enjoy them! Peanuts are not only high in vitamin A, B3, B5, B9, E, and calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, but are a real source of energy and health.It is true that 100g of peanuts is about 650 calories, but moderate consumption of peanuts brings many beneficial properties for the body.Properties peanuts, Top 5- Nuts for a Healthy Heart: peanuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, promoting cholesterol lowering "bad" LDL and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore,...

Kitchen Herbalist: How to Wildcraft and Cook with Nettles Free Lecture at ACHS

Did you know that nettle is not only one of the most useful medicinal herbs, but it can be eaten as a vegetable, like spinach! In fact, this “noxious weed” helps support the entire body.Learn how in a one-hour lunchtime lecture with American College Herbal Medicine Instructor and Oriental Medicine Expert Scott Stuart, including: health benefits of nettle, wildcrafting techniques, cooking and storage tips, and alternative uses.February 22, 2012 from 12-1 p.m. American College of Healthcare Sciences, 5940 SW Hood Ave., Portland, OR 97239. Find directions to the College online here: http://www.achs.edu/about/campusFree to attend but space is limited....

Household Appliances that Are Popular among Homeowners

A modern day home is highly reliant upon different types of home appliances that aid in a variety of activities, from cleaning to cooking and entertaining. These useful household items are of great importance in the lives of homemakers as they save time and offer different types of uses.There are many renowned household appliance manufacturers that make household appliances in different categories. Besides, they are constantly coming up with new and improved designs of various appliances. If you are starting a household appliance store, you must learn about how these appliances are classified on the basis of different factors.First of all, the...

The Use of Business Directories- How Indian Exporters Have Benefited

The Indian export industry has been growing at a tremendous pace with the emergence of new industries in the international market front. The Indian exporters have benefited enormously due to the increased usage of the online b2b directories. Indian industries mainly consist of Small and Medium industries which have grown recently due to the use of b2b business directory.Maximum Utilisation of Business DirectoriesThe b2b directories have proved to be a platform to millions of buyers and sellers from all over the world. These directories have a number of lists that contain wide range of products to be bought and sold in the international markets....

German Apitherapy Congress and Expo, April 20-24 2012

This 10th Annual event is very informative and highly recommended. It's a great blend of theory, clinical field presentations and hands-on practicums. It's an intensive week of therapeutic knowledge in a beautiful city... 10th Annual German Apitherapy Congress and Api-ExpoApril 20 - 24 2012 Passau, Germany http://www.apitherapie.de/en/dab-ev/10-api-kongress/program.htmlThe 10th Annual German Apitherapy Congress and Api-Expo will be held in the IBB Hotel and Convention Center in Passau, Germany. There will be workshops for Apitherapy beginners held before and after the Congress. All events are bilingual in English and...

Modular Kitchen- Stylish, Contemporary and Versatile

The evolution of modular kitchen has succeeded in bringing about an enormous change in the way a kitchen appears. Traditional kitchens are being replaced by these sophisticated and elegant kitchen designs. The need for more space or limited space in homes and flats has contributed to the emergence of such modern kitchens.With the incorporation of stylish designs including kitchen cabinets, storage facilities and other accessories, the traditional and conventional kitchens are fast fading from the modern lifestyle. The modular kitchen is known to bring comfort and convenience to home makers in many ways.Modular Kitchen AccessoriesFitted with pre...

Tips to Make Best Party Wear Combinations

Choosing a party wear is the most important preparation to get ready for a party. If you are able to make the right party wear combination, you can steal the limelight at the party venue. There are many choices available as party dresses and you need to consider a number of factors to choose the right one.The online stores that update their collection of party dresses are among the most preferred destinations to choose party wears in right combinations. Most of the partygoers prefer to visit dress stores that offer party wears from different parts of the world. As a result, one good idea is to choose the right online store to shop for party wears....

Choose Baby Care Products: Better Care of Little Ones

You must be amazed to know that the baby care products contribute towards a million dollar industry. Numerous manufacturers around the world supply products like baby soaps, baby skin creams, baby shampoos, baby powders and baby diapers to the market. However, it is equally surprising to know that many of these products need to be discarded.Many research works and studies have thrown light on the harmful ingredients and materials that have been used in some of these products. If you have a baby product store, you must consider it as a responsibility to supply safe baby products to the parents. Here is a discussion about baby care products that...

Honey Wound Care Products Available for Veterinarians

Apitherapy for animals? Why not. It's been used for years. But now, with the prevelance of antibiotic resistant bacteria continuing to mount along with the over abundant use of antibiotics in our food chain, it's good that honey is included in the doctor's apothecary... New sterile medical-grade Manuka Honey products launch at NAVC Conference.IRVINE, Calif., Jan 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Links Medical Products Inc. (LMP) announced they will present their new medical-grade Manuka honey dressings, for use in advanced veterinary wound care, at the 2012 NAVC veterinary conference in Orlando, FL.Made with 100% active medical-grade Manuka honey,...

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Launches New Website

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has officially launched its brand-new, redesigned website.“This exciting project has been in the works for some time, and we are proud of all of the hard work and effort that has gone into this incredible new website,” says ACHS President Dorene Petersen.ACHS’s new website features several student-focused enhancements, specifically streamlined navigation of online Student Services tools including secure classroom login, the ACHS Media Channel streaming College-wide social media, and quick access to the ACHS FAQ Knowledgebase, fully searchable and accessible 24/7.The ACHS website remains at www.achs.edu...

Honey Suppresses Mutagenic Pathways in E.Coli

Encouraging news for beekeepers worldwide harvesting monofloral honeys... Encouraging news for hospitals worldwide with antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli...Suppression of Error Prone Pathway is Responsible for Antimutagenic Activity of HoneyFood and Chemical Toxicology, 2012, Jan 14Honey, both unifloral (Syzygiumcumuni) and bifloral, demonstrated strong antimutagenicity against physical (UV, γ) and chemical (Ethylmethane sulfonate) mutagens as ascertained by rpoB/RifR and Ames tests. The effect of honey was evaluated in radiation (UV or γ) exposed E. coli cells for SOS response, a well known error prone repair pathway known to significantly...

Is Propolis Safe, Alternative Medicine?

When you look at the extremely low incidence rate of negative reactions, it begs the question, why isn't it more prevelant?  The source of Propolis is important when wanting to take advantage of specific bioflavonoid activity. But generally speaking, the consistent properties of propolis as an immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic agent are inherently safe.Is Propolis Safe as an Alternative Medicine?J PharmBio Allied Sciences, 2011 NovAbstract:Propolis is a resinous substance produced by honeybees as defense against intruders. It has relevant therapeutic properties that have been used since ancient times. Nowadays, propolis is...