Dried bean curd, also known as dried tofu or kyadofu, is tofu that has been freeze-dried to extend its shelf life. Dried bean curd sheets are typically sold in sealed packages, and are commonly available in health food stores in the United States.
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Connective tissues are fibers that are made up of proteins and sugars. These fibers surround organs and help maintain muscle form. Tendons and ligaments, which connect muscles to bone at your joints, are also connective tissues.
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Comfrey is an herb that grows in temperate areas of western Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. It primarily grows in marshes and wet soil.
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Colds and flu are viral illnesses that infect your upper respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as chest congestion, runny nose, watery eyes and cough. Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, can also cause fever, nausea and vomiting.
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A vegan diet does not permit any foods derived from animal sources, such as meat, dairy products and eggs. Some vegans also avoid honey and gelatin, as well as products produced using animal byproducts, such as commercially produced wines and refined sugar. Vegans represent between 0.3 and 1 percent of the U.S.
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Ginger comes from the grated root of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. This aromatic root has been used for thousands of years as both a medicinal ingredient and a cooking spice.
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Vegetable shortening is a common ingredient used in cakes, pies, breads, doughnuts and other baked goods. It is also typically used in fast food restaurants to prepare fried foods such as onion rings, breaded fish and chicken, and breakfast sausage.
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Pomegranates are sweet, juicy fruits native to northern India and Iran, although they are now cultivated in the Mediterranean, Malaysia and tropical regions of Africa. These fruits are about 5 inches in diameter, and have thick, leathery rinds that range from light pink to deep red in color.
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Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter chemical produced by your brain. This chemical, medically characterized as a catecholamine along with dopamine and serotonin, is released into your bloodstream during times of stress or fear, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that is illegal in the United States. This drug causes the brain to rapidly release dopamine, a neurotransmitter chemical that causes feelings of euphoria, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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About 7.3 million people in the United States follow a vegetarian diet, according to the Vegetarian Times website. Another 22.8 million follow a semi-vegetarian diet, which includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods.
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Proteolytic enzymes, also called proteases, are a group of enzymes that help break down and assimilate protein in the digestive system, according to the EBSCO Health Library website. Although protease is produced naturally by the body, food sources also contain these enzymes.
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The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach, and connects to the intestines just below the stomach. This organ is responsible for producing enzymes that aid in the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in foods, according to the Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology website.
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Sodium silicate, also known as water glass or soluble glass, is a compound containing sodium oxide and silica. The viscosity of this compound varies according to the ratios of silica and sodium oxide used.
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As the name suggests, a coffee enema is a treatment that involves filling the bowel with black, room-temperature coffee. It is thought to enhance the removal of toxic bile from the liver through efficient caffeine stimulation, according to the I Need Coffee website.
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Lipoflavonoid is an over-the-counter nutritional supplement manufactured for use in treating Meniere's disease. It is exclusively manufactured by Numark Laboratories in Edison, New Jersey, according to the Arches Tinnitus Formulas website.
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Zinc oxide is a white, powdery mineral that is used for making plastics and other textiles. It also appears in some cosmetics. This mineral is not soluble in water, but it does dissolve in acidic environments. It is known best in the United States as a primary ingredient in sunscreen lotions.
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The hydrogen peroxide available in drugstores can be used for some topical applications, but it contains stabilizers such as phenol and acetanilide. This type of hydrogen peroxide should not be taken orally, says Dr. David D. Williams in "The Many Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide."
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