“OLD-FOLK” WISDOM: How to Heal a Cold, Naturally
In this installment article of our series: OLD-FOLK Wisdom, I am going to explain how you can heal a cold in a natural way, the way my grandmother used to do at the farm. Recently, my family and I made a trip with friends to a location on top of a mountain where it is currently winter. We were […]
A Jammed Gut: In More Technical Terms, A Constipated Intestine
A Constipated Intestine or as they say in Portuguese: “A Jammed Gut” Jammed Gut or a Constipated Intestine is a problem that people have suffered from, for generations. Some inherit a lazy intestine while others abuse their digestive system. Note: For a list of foods that cause a constipated intestine, go to the bottom of this article. […]
Old-Folk Wisdom: Christmas at the Farm
This is how Christmas was celebrated before industrialization At the end of the year, Christmas is always a good opportunity to: gather the family, get the conversation up to date forgive past mistakes create new challenges and above all express gratitude and love one for another. This is exactly how it was at my grandparents’ farm. Rustic […]
Old-Folk Wisdom: Memories That Are Good for the Heart
Memories That Are Good for the Heart Heart disease is the number one health issue in many countries. Some attribute it to poor nutrition, others to stress, or even a combination of both. There are many things that are bad for the heart, but there are also many things that are good. One of them is […]
“Old-Folk” Wisdom: Artisan Cheese and Cheese Bread
“Since childhood I have been in love with the Brazilian folk culture of Minas Gerais: the greengrocers selling cornbread, squished cookies, maze porridge with thin slices of fresh, white artisan cheese, pão-de-queijo (cheese bread), with the smell of the jungle and the mountains, especially Canastra Sierra.”—Nívia Gomes. The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais is famous for its […]
“Old-Folk” Wisdom: Life at the Farm by Nívia Gomes
Nívia Gomes Takes You on a Journey to her Old Farm in Minas Gerais There is a Brazilian song that starts with the sentence: “Today, I woke up missing you…” and it’s true! How wonderful it is to bring to mind the pleasant memories of the past. So many things have changed… I remember my childhood, […]
