Mackenzie Cervenka and Sarah Kelley, co-directors of the Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, share details about the unit and its purpose, why patients are referred, and what happens after discharge. 1  In the EMU, seizures are recorded and studied so that proper diagnosis can be made and treatment can be optimized.
Horseradish was one of the five bitter herbs (along with coriander, horehound, lettuce, and nettle) eaten historically during the feast of the Passover; in present times, horseradish is still commonly used in the Passover Seder.
A powdered spice made from the root vegetable known as the horseradish root that is a member of the mustard family. It is the pungent oil contained in the root that gives horseradish powder its spicy, hot flavor. The root is dried and ground into a powder form to be used to flavor a variety of horseradish sauces, food toppings, and similar condiments. The horseradish powder is similar to wasabi, a Japanese seasoning that is very spicy and hot tasting.