It seemed like just a few decades ago that diseases were rife and people were dying all over the world of the most innocuous problems. With the advancements in modern medicine, those once insurmountable odds now feel quite low and we know...

Arthritis is a disorder characterized by joint pain and inflammation. Though there are a few different types of arthritis – psoriatic, rheumatoid, and osteoarthritis – the treatment for all kinds focuses on reducing inflammation. Certain...

Depression is a common mood disorder that many Americans experience throughout their lives. Depression ranges from mild to severe and can be triggered by genetics, hormones, illnesses, stress and even your diet. Depression affects your...

It’s really frustrating to throw away food, whether it is last week’s leftovers or that chicken breast you just didn’t get cooked in time. After all, a lot of time, effort, and money went in to getting that food into your refrigerator;...

Did you know that our word for salary comes from the Roman soldiers receiving part of their pay in salt. Salt is important to world history and allowed us to preserve meat. Salt is also important to how well your body operates. Too little...

Eggs have a bad reputation as cholesterol-laded bombs that will explode your heart if you eat them regularly. Maybe that’s overstating it a little, but not much. Despite a strong nutritional profile and incredible versatility, some folks...

There is sadly no getting around the fact that fast food, chips, and sweets are not very good for you. They are loaded with salt, sugar, and saturated fats which overwhelm any essential nutrients that may have been in the food in its...

Nobody likes to feel sick but sometimes it still happens. Immune systems weakens and leaves us feeling under the weather. Did you know that when you are not feeling well, there are plenty of herbs and spices that can help you feel better?...

One of two leading causes of death in American adults are heart attacks. Basically, there is some sort of blockage in the blood flow to the heart. The heart muscle cells start to die, and your heart is unable to work. The blockage is...

Have you ever met a child that wouldn’t drink water because “it tasted bad”? I know I was one of those kids and my mother would grind her teeth every time I’d reject her icy cold beverage. Gladly, and many years later, I grew up to...