What does it take for a food source to be a “superfood?” According to American Heart Association, there is no set criteria, but the general consensus is that superfoods usually a.) are nutrient-rich, b.) are beneficial for health on several fronts and c.) help promote overall well-being in mind and
There is a growing body of evidence that points to the fact that cancer is a “metabolic disease.” You may have heard this statement before, but what does it really mean? In a nutshell, it means that cancer is a problem that exists at the cellular level, in particular at
This month, International Earth Day takes a look at how you can harness the amazing power of the Earth in subtle (and not so subtle) ways for your own health—and to connect in meaningful ways with our planet. It is easy to take our planet for granted and all the benefits
In the late 1930’s, a dangerous trend in the field of medical research was just beginning. Researchers were experimenting with the use of mustard gas to treat cancer. Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, who had won the Nobel Prize in 1937 for his discovery of vitamin C, saw the destruction that this