Many people consider swearing vulgar and offensive, and argue that it has no place in our language. Swearing is indeed vulgar by nature, and is designed to produce an emotional response. According to Professor Timothy Jay of Massachusetts College of...
This week, Florida Representative Patrick Murphy presented before Congress some truly horrifying photographs of the pollution plaguing South Florida's estuaries, in an effort to persuade the federal government to act to resolve the environmental disaster, before it gets worse. This...
You have probably heard the word candida but may not be exactly sure about what it is. Candida is a fungus, which is actually a form of yeast. Everyone has a small amount of yeast living in their mouth...
The healing power of aloe vera has been embraced since ancient times. In traditional Indian medicine, it has a history of use for skin conditions and infections, among a plethora of other ailments, while in China, it is employed...
Real wasabi, wasabia japonica, is in the same family as watercress and is like horseradish, a root. It is sliced and used in cooking in many Asian dishes. It is very difficult to find because it is hard to...
Who hasn’t looked to spice up their sex life just a touch? It’s no secret that the use of food as an aphrodisiac has been around since the beginning of time. And while many modern health professionals will pooh-pooh...
While the situation at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant is not quite as volatile as it was, things are still messy, not to mention dangerous. The Fukushima power plant experienced a triple nuclear meltdown, along with hydrogen explosions, after the...
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is known to devastate lives; although the exact number affected is unknown, it is estimated that there are at least 3 million people in the U.S. with CFS. There have been a variety of theories...
The majority of women experience feminine issues, including unpleasant odor, at least occasionally. Even if you realize it happens to almost everyone, it doesn’t make it less embarrassing; it can lower self-esteem and make you feel unclean, even if...
There is a growing body of research supporting the consumption of berry fruits on longevity and health. Well known for their powerful antioxidant capabilities, berries have been found to have direct impacts on the brain. Eating berries may help to...