AltWeeklies Wire
Canada's Harmonized Sales Tax Will Hurt Alternative Healthnew
Peter Wood, a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, is just one of many B.C. health professionals who are going to have to start charging the 12-percent harmonized sales tax when it comes into effect next July.
The Georgia Straight |
Gail Johnson |
08-18-2009 |
Science
The Lost Gospels of Julia Child
"At the risk of damnation when I'm dead,
just what the hell is Ezekiel bread?"
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
05-11-2006 |
Science
Piddles, Not Pillsnew
Some might find it hard to swallow that a wee group of urine drinkers are coming out of the water closet, but the leak has now become a steady stream as more and more home brewers begin filling up on the void.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
03-23-2006 |
Science
Let's Get Crackin': Your Knuckles and Arthritisnew
An inquiry reveals that chronic knuckle-cracking is unlikely to lead to arthritis, although it can lead to joint stretching, chronic inflammation and possible hand weakness.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
12-01-2005 |
Science
Mr. Bubble, Meet The Sandman: Epsom Saltsnew
It's now clear to me why Martha Stewart has become so rough, swollen and crabby -- prisons only have showers.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
12-01-2005 |
Science
Clearing the Air: Ionizers and Ozonenew
Drummed out of the cancer cure corps due to non-performance, ozone has risen again like an air-cleaning phoenix.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
11-18-2005 |
Science
Precious Purple Potions: Mangosteen Juicenew
The mangosteen has much in common with a former FEMA director: a padded resume and a short list of accomplishments.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
11-10-2005 |
Science
Hop on Pop: Soft Drinks and Bone Lossnew
One known effect of carbonation is that it speeds the absorption of alcohol into the blood, which makes your gin and tonic more helpful in producing a big tip for the waitress.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
11-04-2005 |
Science
Consider it Liquid Sushi: Fish Oilnew
The mention of cod liver oil reminds many people of the indignity of forced childhood feedings that their grandparents are still grousing about.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-29-2005 |
Science
Indian-Style Hot Pretzels: Bikram Yoganew
Except for the usual, mildly over-reaching claims of curative power that affect all styles of yoga, Bikram and other types might actually understate their benefits.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Fitness in Ten Thousand Easy Steps: Pedometersnew
A vacuum cleaner or liposuction might have been a more insulting birthday gift than a pedometer, but at least they cost more than 20 bucks.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
The Night Before Pill: Hangover Pillsnew
Hangovers, it seems, are nature's way to find an audience for The Price is Right.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Tags: alcohol, alternative medicine, Supplements, drinking, Herbal, Chaser, hangovers, Morning After
Get out the Bloat Campaign: Eight Glasses of Water?new
When figuring the total water you have in a day, don't forget to include the amount you chew. For example, a medium apple is about 86 percent water.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Just Nuke It: Microwave Ovensnew
The first microwave the columnist can remember his family having was among the first ever made. It was probably a walk-in model, and weighed slightly more than both his parents put together.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Fire One Up: Ear Candles
From its mysterious, ancient roots, ear candling (or coning) probably inspired the very first people on earth to remark: “Your village called; they’re missing their idiot.”
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
