While it is well-known that processed foods are not a healthy choice (and should really be avoided entirely), many specific foods in this category have not been widely analyzed as to their health pitfalls. One very popular processed food...
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus), while somewhat underrated, is extremely nutritious and definitely worthy of celebrating. Usually grouped together with vegetables, it is actually a fruit, and a relative of both melons and squash.
Cucumbers have a rich and ancient...
Patients are often in a state of pain, fear and vulnerability when faced with a medical condition. They put their health in the hands of a doctor who they trust to take care of them.
Yet all too often,...
One thing that no parent wants their child bringing home from school is head lice. They are creepy, spread to other children (and adults) easily, and quickly send many parents into a panic.
To get rid of lice, many people...
Time alone is essential to our sanity and overall well-being. Despite some social bias against it, many people enjoy and even relish time alone.
Research has suggested that alone time may even help lower the instance of adolescent depression....
A study released just last month revealed that eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help decrease the risk of developing ALS, the fatal neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease....
There are many reasons to bring more joy into your life - when you feel joyful, you naturally feel more confident and fulfilled, which benefits your entire body and mind.
Research has shown that people who are more joyful...
Most of us are probably familiar with marjoram (Origanum majorana) in terms of culinary use - and indeed, this flavorful herb is delicious when added to a variety of soups, stews, sauces and spice rubs. However, this relative of...
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an ancient rhizome known for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as for having links to alleviating multiple types of pain and digestive distress.
In recent years, a growing body of research has...
Great news from Mexico (though Monsanto would beg to differ): a permit allowing the biotech giant to plant Roundup-Ready soybeans over 625,000 acres in the Yucatán peninsula was recently overturned by a district judge.
The main reason cited for the...
