Articles by Charles Kassotis

1) Bladder Flushing and Cleansing - Keeping a Clean Bladder
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ whose sole function is to store bile produced by the liver. Bile is needed in the emulsification of fat. The gallbladder can be ruined by too much intake of greasy foods, spices, very cold beverages and dairy products, stressful mental activities, and prolonged exposure to noise and strong odors. Alternative medicine practitioners promote the intake of... » read more

2) Anatomy of the Urinary System - How and Why it Works
Here is a brief anatomy of the urinary system. The food that we consume contains nutrients that are used by our body as a means of energy. After all the useful contents of what we consume are converted into a form that the human body can use, the remnants need to be removed from the body. Some waste goes into the blood while most of it is left in the bowels. The urinary system and the kidneys keep the... » read more

3) Costa Rica Tourist Attractions, Straight from the Horse's Mouth!
I was in Costa Rica for a year, I travelled all of it and stayed in every place-from big hotels to small cabins. Here is my experience about the attractions of Costa Rica that are worth visit. Let's start with he volcanoes. Irazu is the highest volcano in Costa Rica and Arenal is the most active one. This particular volcano has the second widest crater in the world with the diameter being one and a half... » read more

4) Gall Bladder Disease Symptoms - Do You Know the Signs?
Listed below are some of the common symptoms of gall bladder disease. Jaundice The gall bladder is an organ that holds bile in order to increase its concentration and delivers it when fat is consumed for easier digestion. While there is a long list of gall bladder symptoms, the most noticeable is jaundice. In case the skin becomes jaundiced then the first culprit that should be examined is the... » read more

5) Goji Berries, A Miracle Food? Close!
Goji Berries the latest discovery in the world of nutrition, are truly an amazing food. Extremely healthy and versatile, suits everybody's needs and can be used by anybody. Let us have a look at some of the benefits of Goji juice. Boosts your immune system to fight diseases Powerful antioxidant helping in fighting premature aging. Regulates blood pressure Regulates blood sugar at the initial... » read more

6) Why is Goji Berry So Beneficial?
Goji berries or Tibetan Goji berries are technically known as Lycium Barabarum (Latin). They belong to the family of Solanaceae (flowering plants) which also have members like potatoes, tomatoes and tobacco. It is quite surprising to know that over eighty varieties of Lycium berry are found in nature. One of the most famous include the Chinese Wolfberry which is considered by Chinese healers as the best... » read more

7) Playa Conchal, Costa Rica; A Beach Made of Shells
The Costa Rica beaches are called 'playas' that is the Spanish word for the beach. These Costa Rica beaches are considered to be the world's most heavenly and exotic beaches. What makes the Costa Rica beaches exclusive is the variety. There are rocky beaches as well as sandy ones. You will also find Costa Rica beaches with a border of palms. The sand of the Costa Rica beaches ranges from golden and... » read more

8) Properties of Goji Berries
The benefits of Goji Berries are numerous. Some of these benefits include: Improving of vision Increased flexibility Treating insomnia Headache and muscle and joints pain Better and focused memory Better energy levels Better stamina These are just some of the benefits that have already been clinically proven. There have been many studies being conducted on the medical benefits of Goji berries... » read more

9) Types of Goji Berries
It could come as a surprise to many that there are over forty one known types of Goji berries all around the world and most of these are grown in the east. Some of the widest spread and most well known are Lyceum barbarum, Lyceum ferocissimum and Lyceum Chinese. Lycii berry which is commonly known as Chinese Wolfberry by Chinese herbalists has been used as nutrient tonic for centuries. This bright red... » read more

10) Goji Berries - A Quick Insight
Facts first-Goji berries have more protein than whole wheat, about 500 times more vitamin C than oranges and more carotene B than carrots. And do you think this is enough? Those berries are considered to have high concentration of anti-carcinogenic and anti-aging compounds. These highly salubrious compounds provide you immunity against cancer, aging, heart disease, diabetes and problems of nervous system... » read more

11) Costa Rica Tours, A Charming Travel Experience
Over the years Costa Rica has developed into a major attraction for tourists and visitors. The huge number of organized Costa Rica tours that various travel agencies offer has been a result of this fact. These tours are not just large in number but in variety as well. There are several types of package offers that make the Rican tours unforgettable experiences. The beautiful beaches, the deep... » read more

12) Growing Goji Berries
The valleys of Mongolia and Tibet is overgrown with Goji berries and if you think it is just like any other berry, you should think again. The importance of Goji berries could be gauged from the fact that for two weeks every year, the locals celebrate to honor the benefits of Goji berries. And there are reasons behind it. Clinical studies have revealed that the content of beta-carotene in Goji berries is... » read more

13) Goji Juice Nutrition
Goji berries or technically Lycium barbarum (Latin) has always been considered a miracle product. There are many legends built around Goji berries and even festivals are held in its honor. And if that is not enough even a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty (772-842 AD) wrote a poem dedicated to its benefits. There is a legend around it. It was during the Tang Dynasty that something queer happened. » read more

14) Wolfberry Fruit in Chinese Traditions
Wolfberry fruit is also known as Fructus Lycii in Latin. Chinese herbalists have been using Wolfberry fruit for ages. These are nothing but the berries of Lycium Chinese which is more commonly known as Lycium barbarum. Its roots are also found to have healing properties. Wolfberry fruits are the native of East Asia and Europe. You can find it growing wild on the hillsides where the climate is relatively... » read more

15) Lycium Barbarum; A Miracle Plant
Lycium barbarum grows to about 2 to 4 meters in the form of a bush. It grows at an almost slow pace. You can find flowers on this bush from June to August and the development period of the seeds are from August to October. Flowers of lycium barbarum are hermaphrodite by nature which means that flowers contains both the male and female reproductive parts and is generally pollinated by bees. Its... » read more

16) Delicious, Healthy Goji Berry Recipes
The benefits of Goji berries are very well known to many and more and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of Goji berries. It is available to one and all in fresh, dried or in juice form. Let us try to have a look at some of the Goji berry recipes which could let you enjoy this delicious as well as highly beneficial fruit. Most of the Goji berry recipes dont need any cooking and are... » read more

17) Studies on Goji Berries; Proven Beneficial Action
When the research was conducted for the first time to compare the nutritional constituents of Goji berries with respect to vitamins, minerals and amino acids, no one was expecting what they actually found out. Goji berry turned out to be perhaps the most nutritionally dense food on this planet. It contains the highly useful antioxidants that protect cells from free radicals which are reactive molecules.... » read more

18) Costa Rica Economy; Recovering and Expanding
Costa Rica lies between Panama and Nicaragua and it is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the east and the North Pacific Ocean to the west. It is comprised of 51,100 square kilometers and the territorial waters take up about 589 square kilometers. It is considered a conglomeration of a number of landforms. The location of the country in the isthmus of Central America makes it easier to access American... » read more

19) Water Fun in Costa Rica; Water Activities with a Tropical Theme!
Costa Rica lies between Panama and Nicaragua and it is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the east and the North Pacific Ocean to the west. It is comprised of 51,100 square kilometers and the territorial waters take up about 589 square kilometers. The beaches extend to more than 1100 miles of sheer beauty with the Pacific Ocean on the western side and the Caribbean Sea on the eastern side. At the Costa... » read more

20) Taste the Costa Rican Cuisine; A Tropical Blend of Flavors
Costa Rica food is the result of a medley of various types of spices, sauces, oils and other ingredients used in different cuisines from the various corners of the world. In the recipes of Costa Rica you will find the traces of the traditional cuisines of countries like Spain, France, China, Italy and Africa. Spices like annatto, oregano, nutmeg, pepper, coriander, saffron, thyme, sauces like... » read more

21) Goji Juice History
Goji is mainly an eastern name, which has come in many eastern languages. This Goji plant is found mainly in the Himalayan areas where, the conditions are the most suitable for the existence of Goji plants. Chinese naturopaths and healthcare experts assume Goji to be an old Chinese fruit. There are the stories in Chinese myths, which recognize the Goji as the fruit of immortality. Chinese naturopaths... » read more

22) Discover the Amazing Wolfberry Fruit
The latin name of Wolfberry fruit is Fructus Lycii. Wolfberry fruit is used extensively in Chinese herbalism. The fruits are the berries of Lycium chinense and more commonly Lycium barbarum. The roots also have healing properties. Native to East Asia and Europe, it grows wild on hillsides in the cooler regions of northern China and Europe. However, it is also grown as a cultivated plant in almost all parts... » read more

23) Growing Goji Berries
In the Valleys of Tibet and Mongolia there is a special berry the locals cherish so much they honor it in celebrations that last two weeks each year. Goji Berries contain more protein than whole wheat, more beta-carotene than carrots and 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. It has been well documented that many people in these regions where Goji Berries grow live free of common diseases for... » read more

24) Studies on the Goji Berry
Goji research began with some simple vitamin, mineral and nutrient analysis, expecting to find results similar to other fruits. The Goji Berry Fruit revealed itself to be quite possibly the most unique nutritionally dense food on earth! Antioxidants fight damage to cells from harmful, reactive molecules called free radicals. Goji berries contain numerous health-promoting compounds known to provide a... » read more

25) Tasty, Health Boosting Goji Berry Recipes!
These little Tibetan Goji berries are plumper than the Chinese ones, and they taste much better to me. I have been feasting on them for a week now, and losing about half a pound a day! The taste is a little hard to describe. It's not quite as sweet as a raisin and not as tart as a dried cranberry. They are pleasing to most people. In Tibet and Mongolia, people love these berries so much that they... » read more

26) Types of Goji Berries
There are more then 41 types of Goji berries all over the world. Most of these types are cultivated in the orient. The most famous and widely spread are Lyceum barbarum, Lyceum Chinese and Lyceum ferocissimum. Lycii berry, otherwise known to Chinese herbalists as Chinese Wolfberry is a bright red, almost chewy berry with a taste very similar to Raisins. It has been used as a general nutrient tonic for... » read more

27) Lycium Barbarum, Wolfberry Plant
Lycium barbarum is big bush growing till 2.5 m or even 4 m at an average rate. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds develop from August to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant prefers light, medium and heavy soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral... » read more

28) Nutritional Properties of Goji Berries
Many of the legendary health-giving properties of goji berries are today being confirmed in modern scientific studies, and this has led to the possibility of even more far-reaching benefits. Both species of Goji are deciduous woody perennial plants, growing 1-3 m high. L. chinense is grown in the south of China and tends to be somewhat shorter. In addition to being cultivated in China, Goji berries... » read more

29) Discover the Delicious, Gentle and Soothing Goji Berry
Goji berries are wild berries from the hills in the Ningxia Region of China. Also known as Wolfberries, Lycium berries and Gou Ji Zi berries, they have been used in Traditional Mongolian, Tibetan and Chinese medicine for centuries to nourish yin and improve the functioning of the 'water element'. The plants grow like bushes with vines that reach over 15 feet. The berries are never touched by hand as... » read more

30) The Amazing Benefits of Goji Berries
A native of Asia, the goji berry has been prized for centuries for aiding in general health and well-being. The highest quality goji berry is Himalayan, but many other varieties, including those grown in Western China, Mongolia and Tibet also have powerful effects. There are many types of goji berry, and in Tibet alone, there are 40 different varieties. The best goji products use goji berries that... » read more