“What a piece of work is man, How noble in reason, How infinite in faculties, In form and moving, How express and admirable, In action, how like an angel In apprehension, how like a god!” Hamlet, William Shakespeare The complexity and capabilities of our bodies are truly
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Ascorbic Acid, the scientific name for Vitamin C, was formally identified in lemons in 1928, but the symptoms of disease created by Vitamin C deficiency had been described for thousands of years previously. Aristotle, in 450 B.C. described a syndrome characterized by fatigue, gum inflammation, tooth decay,
Read more →In 1997, an eating plan named DASH: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension was published as a scientifically proven dietary means of preventing and/or controlling hypertension. The eating pattern emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy foods, whole grains, poultry, fish, and nuts consumed in a total daily consumption of
Read more →“As a cure for the cold, take your toddy to bed, put one bowler hat at the foot, and drink until you see two.” Sir Robert Lockhart (1886–1970) British author and diplomat Though a hot toddy has frequently been suggested as a home remedy for colds, alcohol
Read more →“I recommend that you take care of the minutes; for the hours will take care of themselves.” Lord Chesterfield 1694-1773 There’s an absolute rhythm to our bodies. Not just humans, but many animals (certainly all mammals) demonstrate behavioral and physiologic evidence of an innate 24 hour cycle.
Read more →“It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figured, why take the chance?” Ronald Reagan 1987 at Annual Gridiron Dinner On Labor Day 2000, it seems appropriate to discuss work and health. A celebration to honor the working class was first suggested by either Peter J.
Read more →“To eat is human, to digest divine.” Charles T. Copeland (1860-1952) It’s been a hectic week. Your boss placed extra assignments on your desk Monday morning and gave you a “no excuses deadline.” You have eaten on the run most of the time–grabbing high-fat, fast food items
Read more →“People get real comfortable with their features. Nobody gets comfortable with their hair. Hair trauma. It’s the universal thing.” Jamie Lee Curtis 1991 If you’ve made the decision to “allow your hair to remain its natural color” when it would otherwise be graying by degrees, or have
Read more →Have I got a deal for you! I’d like to give you a package of individually wrapped, dried, powdered, and cured leaves plucked from a stimulant plant. For good measure, let’s add up to 4000 chemicals to the ingredients to affect the taste, the curing properties, etc.
Read more →Did you know that between 5 and 15% of the population has a disorder that creates an irresistible urge to move their legs? This is a neurologic movement disorder called Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), and unfortunately, it tends to get worse later in the day and often
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