At each new year, gyms fill with humans hopeful of helping themselves to better health by being more active. They come earnest and determine to really follow through this year with the resolution to get fit, and stay fit. How do they do? The data don’t look good. By...

Here’s the issue. An amazing 80% of adults take some kind of caffeine each day mainly in the form of coffee and tea. But caffeine is an addictive drug that can contribute to a raft of side effects including anxiety, insomnia, loose stools, blood pressure spikes, heart palpitations, and...

You may have heard of the “winter blues and blahs” and wondered why in the world the chilly months of the year would make any difference at all for your emotional health. But this condition of being more likely to feel down during winter months is a real thing....

Couscous is a featured grain in many regions of the Mediterranean. Enjoy this side dish as a complement to some fish. You’ll Need 1 ¼ cups water or chicken broth 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup couscous Salt Freshly ground pepper 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans 2 small zucchinis, thinly sliced Directions Bring the...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. Sometimes we just try to do too much, and your schedule can become overloaded, pulling you in...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. When you give of yourself, you get good health for yourself too. That’s because there’s something about...

Try this colorful dish, it is an easy side to complement your holiday feast. You’ll Need 6 medium carrots 1 Tablespoon butter, melted (or olive oil) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried basil or 1/4 Tablespoon fresh, chopped Directions Slice carrots into half inch slices. Simmer, covered, in water...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. At the end of the year, schedules and routines can become unsettled and even chaotic! This kind...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. Fasting refers to the act of voluntarily refusing to partake something. Most often the item withheld is...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. Giving and receiving gifts can be a beautiful part of celebrations. However, finding the right gift can...

Overconsumption begins at the plate. This is because the amount you feel hungry for over-estimates the body’s actual need. A common motherly phrase is that “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach”. And like most bits of motherly wisdom, this is true! And the sciency way to say this...

Why ruinous? This recipe has honestly ruined me on all others. I can’t do them, I can’t eat them, I can’t even look at them without weeping because I don’t have this stuffing.  This is a recipe you’ll need to do the day before. But the good news is...