It’s that time of year again, cold season. It starts with one cough from Michael, two cubicals down from you. Now your kids are sniffling every five seconds in the back seat and you feel a tickle in your throat. The common cold, caused by the rhinovirus, isn’t usually deadly to those with average immune systems. But it is a major inconvenience, and can even knock you off your game […]
A lot of buzz surrounds probiotics lately. The boom in research focusing on the good bacteria in our bodies raises a lot of questions for people. Are probiotics good for you? Of course! Why should I take probiotics? Probiotics support your gut, where most of your immune system is. Are there probiotics for babies? Yes, and with your doctor’s permission, they’re safe for your baby, and older kids too! Probiotics […]
Why is a raven like a writing desk? There are a handful of answers, but why Lewis Carrol’s hatter was mad is simple: mercury poisoning. When Alice in Wonderland was written, top hats were made with mercury. The hatters experienced continued exposure to the mercury fumes. Subsequently many were poisoned causing a variety of mental issues. In honor of the 30th anniversary of Mad Hatter’s Day, a day to celebrate the quirky […]
Five months out of the year, football dominates the nation’s TVs. Also called the pigskin, NFL footballs were originally made from pigs. Now, they’re cowhide leather. In fact, NFL footballs are still hand crafted by the same company, all 11,520 of them. And that’s just for the regular season! As a result, 35,000 cowhides make footballs each year. Additionally, creating footballs uses thousands of gallons of water and chemicals each season. Tanning, the process of making […]
It’s fall! Time to cozy up with your favorite pumpkin spice (fill in your own noun here) and enjoy watching the leaves paint the landscape, and we know just how to maximize your season. Eat: Fall is the time of harvest and when a large number of fruits and veggies are in season, not just apples pumpkin, and squash. The best way to buy and eat produce isn’t just […]
NASA recently launched a supply cargo into space for the International Space Station (ISS). Among the supplies were packets of specifically designed food. Some space foods have probiotic supplements added in to improve astronauts’ digestion and ability to absorb nutrients. But, supplements added into Earth food then sent into space is just the beginning. Probiotics in Space Scientists are attempting to grow fruits and vegetables in space that are safe to eat. […]
Canning or pickling is a process that preserves foods. Bathing and then sealing the food in a jar effectively eliminates the bacteria that cause spoilage. We’ve already discussed the difference between fermented and non-fermented pickling here. As a leader in the probiotics field we are all in favor of fermented foods. Fermentation adds tanginess and creates natural lactic acid. A probiotics plus! We’ve created an easy guide to help you […]
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to remind women (and men) to check their breast health. Early detection is important. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death in women. Self-checks and clinical exams are a part of the early detection process. However, new research suggestions that understanding what’s inside the breasts could lead to new advancements […]
It’s 10 p.m. and you’re exhausted. You got up, went to work, picked up dry cleaning during lunch, and ran errands after work. You made sure your kids made it to practice, and everyone had a balanced meal for dinner. But its 10 p.m. and you’re still tired. Your brain does a lot to keep you moving every day. What have you done lately to keep it healthy? Mental health […]
That little tingle on your chin is about to blow up into a dime-sized, cherry-red bump. You’re about to lose it! We’ve all been there. Cleaning, moisturizing, and medicating are all easy-to-follow steps, but sometimes the outside forces can’t beat forces within. Whether it be your hormones or your gut, research indicates that skin is a representation of what’s going on inside your body. Face mapping, or connecting the location of your face […]