The revolutionary French government faced a dilemma. Although the new republic had officially proclaimed a position repudiating God and all things connected with religion, a constant reminder of the Bible’s influence continued to annoy them—the calendar, with its weekly seven-day cycle. A committee was appointed to formulate an entirely new calendar. In this new “republican […]
Ginger root is known for its brown outer skin, pale yellow flesh, and its strong spicy flavor and aroma. Its unique and appealing flavor has made it popular in teas and as an added dash of flavor in many popular cuisines. Beyond its warm citrusy flavor, ginger harbors an impressive array of bioactive compounds that […]
If one-third of your assets lie in the prosperity of a certain company, you would probably monitor the progress of that company often. Time is a commodity too. We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. How does sleep of short duration contribute to the epidemic of obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes? Has it contributed […]
Your smile says a lot about your health; keeping it bright goes beyond brushing and flossing. Believe it or not, sunlight plays a surprising role in healthy teeth, gums, and jawbones. By helping your body produce vitamin D, a little sunshine can strengthen your oral health naturally. Let’s dive into how sunlight supports your smile […]
There are so many supplements on the market today for cognitive health. Slowing the effects of aging on the brain is a goal for many people who take supplements as they age. There are a lot of supplement “cocktails” out there promising to do just that. But there is a key vitamin in all of […]
Lately, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about the gut microbiome and how it needs to be healthy for our bodies to operate at optimum. When we talk about the health of the gut, we’re talking about the good and bad bacteria and organisms living in the microbiome of the gut. How do guts get […]
Inflammation is one of those words that you may have heard many times but aren’t quite sure what it really means. Understanding what inflammation is, how it occurs in the body, and how we can reduce it through diet and lifestyle is a powerful strategy for improving our health, feeling more energetic, and aging as […]
Without realizing it, we judge people by their smiles. Your teeth are the first thing nearly half of everyone you meet notices about you. “Teeth whitening” has between 100,000 and 1 million searches on Google each month. People search for what is important to them. And nearly everyone wants a nice, white, Hollywood-type smile. Sadly, […]
If you’ve paid any attention to the media lately, you’ve probably heard this fact over and over again: in order to be healthy, it’s important to exercise. Like most people, you probably don’t need to be convinced of the truth of that statement. The problem is putting it into action. Well, I have good news […]
So many advertisements promise quick solutions and miracle cures for almost any condition—weight loss, saggy skin, bulging stomachs—the list is endless. Years ago I was feeling sluggish, low in energy, and emotionally drained. I was sure there must be something wrong with me. When I noticed a health lecture scheduled in my area, I decided […]