Since the discovery of tea, the Chinese have embraced and seamlessly woven it into their culture. As it was spread across the world by those traders who encountered it, tea has become a critical element (and sometimes stereotype of certain cultures around the world). For example, bringing up Japan may evoke images of the socially […]

America is known for its exceptionalism and that extends all the way down to the type of food we eat. Because of the many cultures and peoples that have come to this nation over the centuries, our food culture is very diverse. However, there are some common foods that are thought of as quintessentially American […]

Insidiously, GMOs have crept into our grocery stores and marketplaces over recent decades. At first very few noticed and sounded the alarms, but now a growing urgency has come to the matter as GMOs are everywhere in our lives and they are not being labeled as such. It takes a strong educative effort really know […]

Diabetes and heart disease are among the top killers for both men and women in the industrialized world. The problem has its roots in many sources—foods that are overflowing with unhealthy chemicals, foods that are served in large proportions, a lack of regular exercise among the majority of people, and the rising rates of obesity […]

It is no secret that the lower someone’s wages are, the harder it will be for them to secure a stable channel of healthy and organic food. It is also not a secret that these healthy food options are highly unlikely to be available in the neighborhoods where these lower income residents live. The simple […]

Turmeric has been known to be a potent spice by ancient civilizations. Today, Western scientists are finally discovering what others have known for centuries. The shock isn’t that turmeric is helpful and effective, it is the degree to which it is helpful and effective—in many cases more so than prescription drugs that produce horrific side […]

The French have a world renowned gastronomy that is well earned after centuries of honing their craft. However, a curious thing has occurred during globalization. Everyone’s pace of life has increased, and yet the French have managed to maintain some semblance of their zest for life and appreciation of the slow and natural. Well, how […]

Eating the food that is available to us depending on the season has been a reality of human life, and all life, for the majority of our existence on this planet. With technological progress and global access to foods, we now have the means to eat foods that are not being supported in our local […]

In recent studies, the popular game Tetris has proven to reduce cravings induced by food, cigarettes/nicotine, and has even been used in battling addiction. The study, published in the journal Appetite, took one hundred males (some with cravings, some without) and allowed some of them to play Tetris. The group that played the game had […]

I am a breakfast skipper. I know that I shouldn’t be, and that breakfast is important, but most mornings I just can’t seem to find the time. But I know that I’m not the only one, breakfast skipping is becoming the norm these days among adolescents, and obesity is steadily on the rise. New studies […]

A new study suggests keeping your house clean and organized will help you eat less. A messy house – and the stress associated with it, encourages overeating. In particular, keeping your kitchen clean may help you keep your eating in check. The study put women in one of two kitchens: 1. A quiet, clean kitchen […]

Despite years of public health efforts to curb this epidemic, the statistics remain alarming: heart disease is still the #1 killer in the nation, claiming 610,00 lives each year–approximately one in four deaths. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Every 60 seconds, someone in the United States dies from […]

Pain is something nobody wants to experience, but a recent study indicated that 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is different from acute pain, because it can persist for weeks, months, or even years. During this time your body is sending pain signals to your nervous system that can wear down […]

Heart disease is a huge problem in America, being the number one killer, with an approaching 600,000 people dying each year. [i] This makes heart disease a more likely cause of mortality than cancer. Heart disease encompasses congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease. [ii] Many health problems, like […]

The modern diet is a blood sugar nightmare — and it can kill you. Diabetes is a global health disorder that is affecting people of all ages. Many people are not aware that they are at risk of getting the disease or that they already have early symptoms of what is referred to as pre-diabetes […]