Epigenetics, as defined by Encyclopedia Britannica, is the study of the chemical modification of specific genes or gene-associated proteins of an organism. This means that what you are exposed to now affects the future generations in your bloodline. Current research shows that a grandparent's life choices will affect the child, long before those of the parent will. [...]
Ever had that "foggy" feeling and you just can't think right? Increasing the amount of anti-oxidants in your diet can help with this, but sometimes it is just hard to get the right amount in through eating. I use this product and it really helps me stay focused, plus it contains a high quality fish [...]
**Fact, vanilla is the second most expensive spice after saffron due to the intensive labor required to grow the vanilla seed pods.** Many types of vanilla beans ”Near Gourmet Bourbon Planifolia Vanilla Beans” (splits) can be used to make holiday gifts. These are beans grown on the island of Madagascar just off the coast of Africa that have actually [...]
Weekend Warrior and the science of anti-cancer fitness By Dr. Geo Espinosa You want a quick way to get hurt, go out Sunday morning and play 2-hours of any sport while your weekdays are sedentary. This has nothing to do with age. I play pick up basketball games with men over 60 on the weekends. [...]
Naturopathic Medicine Week Celebrate the Healing Power of Nature! October 7-13, 2013, will be Naturopathic Medicine Week, the first national awareness week in AANP’s history – and a terrific opportunity to promote the benefits of naturopathic medicine to the public, prospective patients, legislators, and opinion leaders. Here are some ideas for activities and events that [...]
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Superfood Nut Butter Cups March 7, 2013 <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1206" alt="nutbuttercups" src="http://mynewroots.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nutbuttercups.jpg" width="680" height="900" /> I had pretty peculiar and passionate habits around candy as a kid. You can imagine then, that my favorite holiday of the year was Halloween. I clearly remember coming home at the end of an exhausting night with my [...]
by Jordan Shakeshaft Sep 13, 2013 Build your bounty on top of a deserving bed of lettuce with these tips on choosing the healthiest greens Headed to a hoppin' salad bar for lunch? Chances are there will be handfuls of fresh greens up for grabs, from romaine and iceberg to spinach and red leaf lettuce. [...]
Senate Passes Naturopathic Medicine Week Resolution The U.S. Senate last night unanimously passed a resolution designating October 7 - October 13 as Naturopathic Medicine Week. The resolution recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing "safe, effective, and affordable health care..." and encourages Americans to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing chronic [...]
