Dark chocolate is good for us - this we know. In previous articles we have outlined just why our love affair with this rich, delicious delicacy is not such a bad thing.
However, up until only recently, researchers had no...
More than one in four women over the age of 65 in the US has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. For someone to be labeled as having this condition, it means they've lost 50 to 75 percent of the original...
Negative thought patterns can be just as destructive to your well-being as negative food choices. The way we experience and process the world in our minds precedes the physical actions that we take, so if we are rooted in...
Living in our modern world, we're all subjected to numerous toxins in the environment day after day, from hydrocarbons, lead, insecticides and herbicides, the acid rain that comes from industrial pollution and the prescription medications that pollute our internal...
While it may seem on the surface that older people who retire and are able to rest more would enjoy better health than those who keep working into their later years, research suggests quite the opposite: staying employed at...
Within the complex network of our bodies, physical, mental and emotional health are intrinsically connected. Physical ailments can cause mental and emotional distress, and conversely, emotional or mental issues can lead to physical breakdown through the vicious cycle of...
Insects are one of the last things we ever want to see in our homes. Who wants to reach for a snack and see cockroaches scattering, or find ants crawling over a freshly-cut piece of fruit? While having bugs...
You’ve probably heard time and time again the importance of incorporating a variety of richly colored fruits and vegetables into your diet.
Research indicates that the multiple components of food work synergistically to provide the full benefits associated with a food’s...
When most of us hear the word "marshmallow," we immediately think of the white, puffy, sugary confection traditionally roasted over a campfire. However, back in ancient times, the term "marshmallow" referred to the marshmallow plant, an herb with multifaceted...
The city of Berkeley, California is considering an ordinance that, if passed, may provide great relief to many people in need. Passed unanimously by the city council, the ordinance would provide medicinal marijuana to city residents with low income.
In...
