Ila Bonczek

As we saw in the first part of this series, using sound as a tool for healing is almost as old as civilization itself. In recent times, this traditional therapy has proven effective in many...

As many of us are experiencing or anticipating the first fall frost, tender produce is becoming scarce, while dense, crunchy vegetables are coming into their prime. Oftentimes, these nutritious gems become sweeter after a light...

As businesses and individuals across the country adjust their clocks — and their routines — in “falling back” to standard time, many will question the rationality behind these disruptive biannual shifts. Daylight savings time originated...

Most of us are familiar with dill as a fresh-flavored herb used in fish dishes, creamy condiments, and of course, America’s favorite pickle; but believe it or not, dill has many medicinal properties as well....

Sound therapy is an increasingly popular energy practice that dates back to prehistoric times. Historically used in many traditional cultures to invoke spiritual awakening, reduce pain, promote healing and restore balance; sound therapy takes many forms...

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and green beans begin to taper off, making room for the return of crisp, cool-season greens and long-term storage...

With all the advantages of a fermented food and the fifth fabulous flavor (umami) to boot, one might call miso an underutilized superfood. Short of a brothy bowl accompanying sushi at a Japanese restaurant, most...

Of all the  medicinal herbs that begin with C — the next stop in our herbal alphabet — none is so widely recognized for its ability to heal as comfrey. As luck would have it,...

There is a lot to love about Sweden. A wholesome vitality, elegant practicality, and respect for tradition can be seen in the landscape, the people, and their products — not the least of which is...

Báilù, the 15th solar term in the Chinese calendar, marks the beginning of cooler weather and the approach of autumn as we know it in the west. The gap between night- and day-time temperatures can...

September brings cooler nights, a bustle of back-to-school activities, and an abundance of produce. Many plants that just emerged in the spring — such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and corn — are now bearing fruit....

In both the East and the West, before modern medicine there were herbs. People, mainly women, knew their plants and understood their medicinal effects. Valuable recipes were recorded in books or passed along orally through...