Yarden Tastes Costa Rica

tasting, travelling, and experiencing terroir

Author: yarden

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Medicine / Permaculture / Terroir+

Interview with Ed Bernhardt

Ed Bernhardt was my teacher during the tropical medicinal plant course at the New Dawn Educational Center in Costa Rica. He has been been working in the field of naturopathy and sustainable living for...

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Bibliography

Zotero Bibliography

“Application of Umami Taste Stimulation to Remedy Hypogeusia Based on Reflex Salivation.” 2016. Accessed April 9. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/bpb/33/11/33_11_1791/_article. Balch, Phyllis A. 2010. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. New York: Avery. “Banana Cultivation in Costa Rica.” 2016a....

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Medicine

Five Elements Theory and Terroir

During the tropical medicinal plant course, Ed recommended me read this book. As I read, their were so many connections to the way we taste and how it relates to our health, that I...

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Medicine

Tropical Medicinal Plants Course Week 3

This week we focused on various food and diets that are best for us and the environment, and referenced many books and videos. We looked at our diet from a historical perspective. Before fire,...

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Medicine

Tropical Medicinal Plants Course Week 2

This week consisted of learning massage techniques. We learned the clinical Swedish massage, as well as the acupressure massage. Both techniques use similar methods, the difference being the acupressure solely uses pressure, and the...

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Medicine

Tropical Medicinal Plant Course Notes Week 1

This is a culmination of my notes reflecting what I learned from my first week taking the Tropical Medicinal Plant Course at New Dawn Educational Center in San Isidro del General, Costa Rica. The...

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Medicine / Permaculture / Terroir+

Self Evaluation

This quarter was the most challenging, yet most rewarding quarter yet completed. Writing and completing an in class ILC brought the biggest self motivational push I have experienced in my learning career, and working...

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Medicine / Terroir+

Terroir Looking In– Taste and Health

This post is an exploration between the connection of taste and health. Everyone enjoys different flavors and textures, and we all know our cultural background, history, and experiences shape the way we savor, but...