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“Perhaps the most tragic way that self-deception harms us is that we start believing our lies and we teach them to others.” ―Cortney S. Warren We all have that friend …

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” – William Shakespeare There’s a reason we talk about having a “spring in my step.” Spring is not only a mechanism …

Scientific name: Curcuma longa, synonym Curcuma domestica; Curcuma aromatica Other common name(s): Indian saffron, turmeric, turmeric root, the golden spice1 Description: Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, originates from …

DescriptionAlgae are naturally occurring, water-based, simple photosynthetic organisms. Algae can also be referred to as “sea vegetables.” Like all plants, algae live by using photosynthesis to create their own nutrients, …

Scientific name: Linum usitatissimum1 Other common names: Linseed1 Description: Flax seeds, also commonly called linseeds, are edible oilseeds derived from the flax plant, which is a flowering plant with blue flowers.2 …

The Everything Guide to Dietary Supplements: Safety, Truthfulness, Science, Regulation, Litigation, etc. An Overview of Usage, Including Consumer Motivations, Impact on Health, and Government Regulations **I. Introduction** A. Definition of …

Food As Medicine Original News For a comprehensive overview of this week’s news and research, check out the simplified narrative summary here. If you missed last week’s digest, you can …

“You know. When I was a kid food was food. Before our scientific magicians poisoned the water, polluted the soil. Decimated plant and animal life. Why, in my day you …

Nothing Like The Real Thing; Fish Oil Supplements “You can’t supplement your way to good health.” ― Chef Dr. Mike As of 2023, there were approximately 82 million people aged …

Acai berries began gaining popularity in 2008 when Dr. Mehmet Oz talked about their potential benefits on The Oprah Winfrey Show. They are now consumed around the world as an …