Along the way many foods have been given a bad rep. “Experts” of all sorts have tried to establish their credentials by coming up with lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid. Fad diets are simply that, the key to a long-term healthy diet is to simply make smart and healthy choices. That means that Chinese delivery and Chinese buffets can be included in your meal plans.
Reducing HIV in Rural African Children
Standing in the delivery room wearing a flimsy pair of rewashed latex gloves and holding a pair of surgical scissors in my hands, I became acutely aware of one of the many statistics which had been shared with us on day one. I was a medical student working in a government hospital in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa; it was 1997. The figure flashing through my mind was that 50% of the women using the delivery unit were HIV positive.
5 Superfoods for Heart Health
The consumption of white sugar and flour, fatty meats, and trans fats can all negatively affect the heart; however, there are other heart-healthy foods you can add to your diet that may help you ward off strokes, heart attacks, and other heart-related events.
How the Smartphone is Rapidly Militarizing Human Sleeping Habits
Technology has taken over the world in recent years. Humans can no longer function without the Internet, computers, cellphones, and other electronic gadgets. Most facets of modern living revolve around digital data designed to make life better. But is life truly better?
Out with Punches
There is a lurking, diabolical edge to boxing, notwithstanding the panache and aura of Muhammad Ali: signs of brain dysfunction, abnormal reflexes, impaired motor function, personality and cognitive aberrations… all a gloomy part of a boxer’s life…
Cheery Feverfew
Feverfew is a master medicine for addressing headaches and migraines. Its anti-inflammatory properties put it on par, or even above, pharmaceuticals like Aspirin, and without the side effects.
Falling in Love with California Poppies
One of the properties of the California Poppy is that it’s hypnotic, and that’s kind of how I have experienced the flowers in person. Their brightness is so inviting, to the point where if I look long enough, I sometimes feel like I’ve disappeared and there’s nothing left but pulsating orange.
The Joy of Mint
As an herbalist, I work a lot with both common mints: spearmint and its cousin peppermint. Peppermint is a hybrid of spearmint and watermint. High in menthol, peppermint is given to supporting the digestive system in numerous ways.
Healing with Music
In an age replete with a host of pricey treatment options, music emerges as the most original, non-invasive and safe healing alternative.
Flight Regulations Pertaining to E-Cigarettes
As e-cigarettes continue to rise in popularity, legislators, health officials, and businesses are all scrambling to figure out how to treat this innovative and new nicotine delivery system.
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