The holidays are upon us, and for many people, so is the stress. While some things are out of one’s control, diet and lifestyle can go miles to de-stress your body. More »
It’s often been said that you are what you eat--but might that not also imply that your diet can affect your mood and the alertness of your mind too? More »
Cold and flu season is upon us in the U.S. and many parts of the world. More »
Have you heard about, or maybe even tried, the Paleolithic diet, which is named after the earliest period of the Stone Age? More »
Several studies have revealed that approximately 97 percent of Americans snack, and that this is a behavior that's shared across all age groups. But are snacks good for us? More »
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA; also known as thioctic acid) is a natural compound made in the liver and other tissues of the body. More »
Cherries are typically classified as either sweet or tart. The sweet varieties include Bing, Lambert, and Rainier cherries, which in the U.S. More »
In a previous post, I said that our bodies are home to 100 trillion "good" bacteria (as we More »
Probiotics are the "good" or "healthy" bacteria that live in our gut and keep our gastrointestinal tract in optimal health. More »
Green tea….the Chinese have used it as a medicine for over 4,000 years. More »