American's celebrating Independence Day with food, family, fun, and fireworks (in some form or another) is as old as the founding of these United States. John Adams described it best in a letter to his wife. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.—I am apt
Most of us are no strangers to headaches. Whether it was from an illness, dehydration, or simply out of the blue, you've likely experienced it in your life. It's estimated that at least half of adults experience at least one headache each year. Migraines, a particularity severe form that manifests in many different ways, affect
Most people believe that the obesity epidemic in the United States is because of our increasingly sedentary lifestyle, but a few studies point out that overeating alone can account for America's weight gain. While staying active is important, portion control is another factor that is crucial for health. You may be thinking of growling
Long before our shelves were flooded with probiotic products, humans had been unknowingly enjoying the benefits of microbe-rich fermented foods. Fermentation is one of the oldest forms of food preservation. While early humans didn't know the reasoning behind it, culture and tradition has held them for their medicinal and nutritive properties. The fermentation that produced
The word diet makes many people think of a regimented plan to restrict a certain food, eat more of another, or has a name like Keto. But a diet shouldn't be a program you try for a month and then return to your old habits. Having a healthier diet is a lifestyle change. The oldest
I recently had a 40+ hour journey through quite a few airports on my way back from the diplomate program. Thanks to the severe weather we were having in the Midwest, delays and cancellations were common. While I thoroughly enjoy advancing my knowledge in the craniocervical junction, I'm not a fan of the food options
Water is vital to life. You won't find many who dispute this. Most people let their thirst dictate their hydration habits, but is it enough? A survey found that on average, Americans drank the recommended 8 glasses a day, but also consumed 4 or 5 dehydrating beverages. Effectively, this leads to chronic, low-level dehydration. Making
Oil is a fairly common ingredient when it comes to meal prep. It's a type of fat. And contrary to what we once thought, an essential part of the diet. The oils we use typically come from a plant or animal and can bake or fry foods. Or, you can use them without heat to
... “What surprises you most about humankind?” God answered. ... “That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.” ... “That they live as if they will never die and die as if they had never lived.”... This excerpt from the late author Jim Brown's I dreamed
The microbes, aka bacteria, in your gut have been getting a lot of press lately. Dysbiosis, imbalance of good/bad bacteria in the intestines, is implicated in depression, cancer, and even eating disorders. Yeah, the microbes in your gut are influencing your appetite. The brain is being influenced by your intestinal flora in everything from anorexia
