By now, most of us have heard the big news in the organic food business - Amazon.com plans to buy Whole Foods before 2017 is over. I have read many blogs, news updates, and commentaries from all different persuasions. The blog listed below is the only one that I feel is the most factual, fair, and … [Read more...] about Amazon Plans to Buy Whole Foods: What Does This Mean for the Future of Food?
Are Diet Drinks Better Than Regular Soda?
Summer is upon us with vengeance. The heat (and the humidity) is almost intolerable. That soft drink in the fridge by the checkout counter of any store is just the right thing to quench that miserable feeling. But do you choose the regular or diet soda? What's the difference? The following article … [Read more...] about Are Diet Drinks Better Than Regular Soda?
Bone Broth For Joint Inflammations
More than 52 million Americans today suffer one form or another of arthritis. The pain and sensitivity in the joints caused by the inflammation can be quite limiting to one's every day routine. Chances are you or someone you know is living in pain because of a joint inflammation. By … [Read more...] about Bone Broth For Joint Inflammations
The Role of Mucus in Digestion
Mucus plays a hugely important role in digestion, in addition to helping establish the overall health of other areas of your body. In this article we’ll focus just on how mucus helps in mechanical digestion, and why you need to make sure that your body has a suitable amount. Why does mucus … [Read more...] about The Role of Mucus in Digestion
Are Adults over 50 Able to Absorb B-12?
As you age, your body can become less capable of absorbing adequate amounts of some nutrients, including vitamin B-12. Studies indicate that about 40% of the U.S. population suffers from some sort of Vitamin B-12 deficiency, either because they are not eating the types of foods that provide B-12 or … [Read more...] about Are Adults over 50 Able to Absorb B-12?
Nutritional Beverages Gaining Popularity
First of all, Happy Independence Day to everyone! I, like many, am celebrating the amazing freedom we have which often we take it for granted. Summer is in full swing and we all should be hydrating ourselves more. Appropriately, I have been writing about water the last couple of blogs. Here is an … [Read more...] about Nutritional Beverages Gaining Popularity
How Much Nutrition Education Do Doctors Get?
I am re-printing below verbatim a blog written by Dr. Greger, M.D., which answers a relevant question many of us may have about how much nutrition background and education medical doctors actually have. The answer provided in his article below did not surprise me (but may surprise you), rather it … [Read more...] about How Much Nutrition Education Do Doctors Get?
Bottled Water Video
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before you purchase another plastic water bottle, please think twice for our environment perspective and your own health perspective. Watch this entertaining and yet serious Story of Bottled Water, released on March 22, 2010 (World Water Day) by The Story of Stuff … [Read more...] about Bottled Water Video
Is Your Phone Causing You Adrenal Stress?
I recently watched an interesting 60 Minutes segment called Brain Hacking by correspondent Anderson Cooper. The impact of our modern day high tech gadgets on human behavioral patterns and health is discussed. Allow me share some personal takeaways from the wellness perspective. The giant high … [Read more...] about Is Your Phone Causing You Adrenal Stress?