Topic: Botulism

Last year it was peanut butter. Last month it was eggs. Who knows what food-borne illness outbreak will hit us this month. Seems like outbreaks are...

Feeding strays is not recommended

I have been watching and photographing a band of wild horses in Carson City for some time. Sometimes, they appear to be overweight or bloated. One...

Botox use by men is growing

Cosmetic surgery has traditionally been the domain of women. But more men are choosing to defy Father Time the same way now. In fact, men accounted...

Yes, she cans

About once a year I have what I consider a pretty great idea. This summer, it was a canning exchange, a hot-weather version of the holiday cookie ...
Herbed oils can be wonderfully tasty additions to salads, marinades and stir fries, and as a dip for crusty breads. They are great to cook with, and make a wonderful gift. This is an excellent way to preserve flavor, aroma and the ...

Botulism - Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Botulism - Ayurvedic Herbal TreatmentBy Abdulmubeen MundewadiBotulism is a serious illness that causes flaccid paralysis of muscles. It is caused by a neurotoxin, generically called botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinu