Preventable and non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, account for more deaths worldwide than all other causes of death combined.
The idea that Alzheimer's is a type of diabetes is not a particularly new thought - researchers have been tossing the...
Cumin, a key flavor in many Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes, is one of the most popular household spices around. Besides being a delicious addition to savory and sweet dishes, however, it has a lot of diverse and...
It is likely that you have heard the term junk food and the term superfood before. However, do you really know what makes a junk food junky or a superfood super?
Here are five ways that you can compare...
"Good broth will resurrect the dead" - South American Proverb
Sure, we know it may not sound like your average breakfast, but flooding your body with the wholesome goodness of bone broth early is a great way to increase energy,...
One of the cornerstones of traditional Chinese medicine is the theory of qi. Originally a word for air, qi was extended to a philosophical principle that symbolizes the ancient substance which is thought to be the essence of all...
In a highly unfortunate turn of events, Washington state's Initiative 522 was rejected by voters 54.8 percent to 45.2 percent. The initiative would have required the statewide labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients, as well as genetically modified...
Anise seed has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks for both flavoring dishes and treating a wide range of ailments.
Modern science has now confirmed some of the health benefits of anise seed, namely its effects...
Let’s face it, nobody is perfect. Try as you may, it’s almost impossible to keep up with all of the new “good-for-you” foods, exercises, stretches, etc. that are the new “key to lasting health.” But don’t worry. Forget the...
It’s no secret that gender roles have been in play since the beginning of time. Men were the hunters, the providers, the rulers. The smaller, frailer woman was the child-bearer, the caregiver, the nurturer.
Today, gender roles and norms are...
If you are in the market for an over-the-counter antacid, you are in luck. There are certainly plenty to choose from and the drug companies, who are making these products, are really raking it in. Truth be told... most...
