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Probiotics Benefit the Brain (Not Just the Belly)

Here’s a cool article from the Wall Street Journal about how the beneficial bacteria (flora) in our bodies help influence our minds. “The Yogurt Made Me Do It: There’s nothing metaphorical about ‘gut feelings’ — Bacteria influence our minds.”

Curious About Ayurveda?

Curious about Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India? Discover which of the three energies (doshas) predominates in your constitution with this diagnostic test, then get balanced and maintain best health through food therapy, massage and yoga (not to mention acupuncture). Many of the questions are things you’ve probably never asked yourself!

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Natural vs. Synthetic Vitamins

Not all vitamins are created equal. Just as whole foods are healthier than processed, natural vitamins are more beneficial than synthetic because their nutritional components are better absorbed, utilized and retained by the body. This “bio-availability” makes natural vitamins a better deal despite being more expensive.

Natural vitamins are derived from food sources and contain a [...]

Traditional Food Pyramids

While the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently made strides in overhauling its Food Pyramid, government nutritional advice is still greatly watered down due to the effects of food industry lobbying, advertising, and co-opting of experts (see Marion Nestle’s Food Politics). In fact, the USDA still fails to acknowledge that some foods simply aren’t healthy (e.g. [...]