Category: wellness

Why It Can Be Hard to Stop Eating Even When You’re Full

All foods aren’t created equal. Most are tasty, which is helpful because we need to eat to survive. For example, a fresh apple is palatable to most people and provides vital nutrients and calories. But certain foods, such as pizza, potato chips, and chocolate chip cookies, are almost irresistible. They’re always in demand at parties,…


The Mushroom Is Becoming a Nutritional Star

Mushrooms are often considered only for their culinary use because they are packed with flavor-enhancers and have gourmet appeal. That is probably why they are the second most popular pizza topping, next to pepperoni. In the past, food scientists like me often praised mushrooms as healthy because of what they don’t contribute to the diet;…


13 Recipes to Help Reduce Stress

At some point or other, I think we’ve all had that feeling of overwhelming stress – the one where your heart is pounding too fast too much, you can’t seem to think straight or breathe properly, and frankly, you just look knackered. But guys, chill. It’s been proven that stress and nutrition basically go hand in hand….


Can Men Really Get Pregnant?

I was recently asked by a good friend and well known, respected national columnist to explain what would happen if men could really get pregnant. My first response was that women are much stronger than men, and none of us would be here if men were the ones getting pregnant. However, he persisted and wanted…


A Doctor’s Perspective: Can Men Actually Get Pregnant?

I was recently asked by a good friend and well known, respected national columnist to explain what would happen if men could really get pregnant. He wanted a real medical explanation. When I started thinking about it more, I was reminded of the 1994 movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito called “Junior.” In this…


High Omega-3 DHA Level Linked With 49 Percent Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Findings from a study by the Fatty Acid Research Institute suggest that people with high levels of omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have half the risk—49 percent—of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study found that high levels of DHA are correlated with an extra 4.7 years of being Alzheimer’s-free and an extra 4 years free of…


Slow Beauty in a Fast World

Shel Pink sat mesmerized, watching a tortoise on his slow—somehow self-satisfied—walk across her kitchen floor. Step by deliberate step, he seemed in a constant state of meditative calm. Pink’s son had brought home his class pet, Torti, and what a contrast he provided to Pink’s own fast-paced life. That was about 10 years ago, and…


Coffee May Help You Live Longer—Even With a Little Sugar

New data suggest that the health benefits of coffee persist even when a bit of sugar is added. The research shows that people who drank any amount of unsweetened coffee are 16 percent to 21 percent less likely to die than those who don’t drink it, based on data from 171,000 British participants. Sweetened coffee…


Understanding Organic Skin Care Ingredients

If you want to have noticeably clear and even-toned skin, you should establish a good skin care regimen with organic skin care ingredients. A good beauty care routine begins with understanding and purchasing quality skin care products that are good for you. The products should be natural, yet effective, and contain no harsh sulfates or…


Understanding the Skin You’re In

The skin is a formidable barrier with attributes far beyond the potential workings of scientists or chemists. It is strong but supple, it fixes itself when damaged, and it changes color to adjust to the climate. The skin is more active than many people realize; it even synthesizes various compounds, including immunoglobulin A, an antibody…