People do not approach situations neutrally. We tend to have our own preconceived beliefs towards life, and those beliefs vary depending onyour life experience. But if you really want to get a better idea of why people are the way they are, for better or for worse, you should start with the social determinants of… Read more »
The outbreak of coronavirus, now officially known as COVID-19 reminds me of SARS, but it has been said this is 10 times worse than SARS ever was. At the time of writing, the official death toll was only about 3400, some say the true number, in China alone, may be over 50,000 according to a… Read more »
Do you want to tip into health-nut status? No shame in that label. But do one better and claim the status of health coconut. Now, that’s a tasty way to shine your skin, teeth, and hair. I use coconut oil throughout the day. With coconut oil, you can “condition your hair … hydrat[e] your skin… Read more »
This morning, my loved one warned me, “Life is not ‘for getting.’ Life is ‘for giving,’ and in order to do that, you need to be forgiving to others—especially those who did not give you what you thought you were going to get.” I’m not sure where my loved one found this quote. She did… Read more »
Most According to the Canadian Provincial Health Services Authority, February is Heart Month, which makes sense since it contains Valentine’s Day on the 14th. Maintaining a healthy heart, that amazing organ continuously beating in your chest from birth until death, generally unnoticed, is important to your present and future well being. A strong ticker delivers… Read more »
The association between increased salt in our diet and cardiovascular problems like high blood pressure is well-documented in literature (He, 2013). Yet, with processed and intensely flavorful foods being a highlight in many people’s diet, is it possible to move away from it? Salt is an addicting flavor enhancer. As we use more in our… Read more »
With If you’re anything like me, your willpower takes an extended leave of absence when you’re presented with overflowing tables and trays of tasty holiday appetizers. Chances are you’ll find me hovering like a ravenous vulture over the snack table, gluttonously shoveling handfuls of everything delectable into my mouth. No, I do not have an… Read more »
You study at home, right? Beware! Your home may harbor toxins that seep into your flesh, stifle your study power, and even cause brain cancer. No, I’m not talking about Netflix and Domino’s. I’m talking about radio waves, chemicals, and pesticides. For one, nonorganic foods contain pesticides. When pesticides were sprayed on author Cliff VanGuilder’s… Read more »
Do you want to kick back a plate of Denny’s sausage, chuckling as the grease lashes your tongue, musing to yourself, “I beat you, inflammation!” Well, Amy Myers, MD, wrote a diet book on inflammation. Her diet plan looks intriguing—until you spot her menu’s morning sausage. Sausage? Sausage gave me inflammation. Well, sausage, cola, anxiety,… Read more »
Maintaining a clear brain for studying and learning is vital to getting the most out of your education. So, when brain fog and lethargy become an all too familiar experience, it may be time to examine your diet. Study the food you’ve been eating and begin to clear the fog with healthier foods and supplements… Read more »