Healthy with Pumpkins
THE BEST THAT AUTUMN HAS TO OFFER
THE PUMPKIN IS ONE OF THE OLDEST and most versatile cultivated and agricultural plants in the world. Records going back as far as ancient Rome document its healing effects. Not only is pumpkin flesh very low in calories and good against cancer, it can also ease numerous ailments ranging from arthritis to depressive disorders and digestion problems. Apart from that, its seeds and the oil gained from them provide multifunctional application possibilities: for facial masks or hair care, in case of itches or cellulitis – pumpkin is an indispensable helper in all matters. With valuable tips for internal and external use as well as delicious recipes.
Ellen Heidböhmer, born in 1963, works as a freelance writer, editor, and translator. Apart from health guides, she has also published short stories, gift books, and (under a pseudonym) various humorous novels.