Have you ever wanted to have a better, more accurate memory? The last time you couldn’t find your car keys or phone; did you wish you knew of a trick or two to remember things better? Probably everyone, at one time or another, has wished for a stronger memory. It’s human nature to lose memory [...]…
The Truth about the Latest Science Scare Would you like to know the truth behind one of the biggest news stories of the decade, the so-called opioid epidemic that is said to threaten our very lives as we sit in the comfort of our living rooms? I wanted to know, and thus began a 4-week [...]…
Popular Drugs and Their Natural Versions Do you ever wonder if there are natural alternatives to the prescription drugs you are currently taking? It seems like everyone who is on prescription-this or prescription-that wants to find an herbal or natural version and get off the pharmaceutical medicine once and for all. I was intrigued by [...]…
Have you ever considered what Botox could do for you, but were afraid to ask? The injectable treatment best known for eliminating facial wrinkles is staging one of the biggest medical comebacks in history. Recent studies demonstrate that Botox can do much more than subtract years from a person’s face; botulinum toxin type A (the [...]…
A short visit to the grocery store is all it takes to wade, knee-deep, into one of the hugest controversies in the history of food: genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Technically, GMOs include foods, medicines and animals whose genetic material has been scientifically altered to create a totally new and unique form of life. GMO science [...]…
The artificial and natural sweetener markets have been among the most active in the entire food industry. Not only are there media “wars” between the various brands of artificial sweeteners, there are multiple battles among the forces of “natural” vs “fake” sweetening agents. At least as large and important to the industry as the so-called [...]…
The organic food and beverage market is one of the shining stars of the modern U.S. economy. During the past two decades, as most general grocery categories witnessed moderate growth, or stagnation, organic foods, produce and other products have taken off. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes that organic product sales have surged [...]…
Cannabidiol (CBD) supplements are one of the newer products offered in the health marketplace, both online and in retail stores. Because the active chemical in CBD comes from the same plants (cannabis sativa and cannabis indica) that produce marijuana, there has been a massive amount of misinformation, myth and misunderstanding about CBC use, legality and [...]…
Various forms of cinnamon or cinnamon bark, along with ginger and ginger root extracts are quite popular choices these days for people who take supplements or just keep a close eye on their daily food intake. Both of these common herbs have been used as flavor additives and medicinal foods for hundreds of years; only [...]…
Green tea is quick becoming one of the most popular drinks in homes, at trendy coffee bars and in restaurants. In fact, tea is the number two most commonly consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. But the modern spike in green tea’s popularity is not only due to its authentic, earthy taste, [...]…
