Kundalini Yoga – What is it?
Kundalini Yoga is a form of yoga. It is derieved from kundalini defined in tantra as energy that lies within the body. Your navel or the base of the spine is where it is believed to be found. It is said to be one of the most powerful and transformational forms of...
Statins – should you take it?
Statins are a type of cholesterol-lowering medication. They work by preventing the production of cholesterol in the liver. Statins can help to lower your LDL cholesterol. LDL is known as the "bad" cholesterol. It can also raise your HDL cholesterol or the "good"...
Marjoram – A Magic Spice you may not have heard of
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a member of the mint family and related to oregano. You may not be familiar with marjoram. But this lesser-known herb packs a powerful punch when it comes to your health. It has a sweet / bitter taste and is used fresh or dried in a...
Fear – What does it have to do with health?
Fear is described as an unpleasant feeling or emotion. It is usually accompanied by an increase in the activity of your autonomous system. What does fear have to do with your health? The avoidance of fear dictates to a great extent the way we act. Human beings lean...
Hereditary hemochromatosis – What is it?
Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder that causes your body to absorb and store too much iron. If untreated, hereditary hemochromatosis can lead to serious health problems. These include heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, and osteoarthritis. There...
Treadmills – Exercise or punishment?
Treadmills are one of the most popular pieces of workout equipment on the market today. Over 51 million people in the United States use one. But did you know treadmills were first use in a jail? To keep prisoners busy? The earliest known reference to a treadmill...
Health – What are the best metrics to track
Health is a moving target. Often the way we test our health depends on who we follow in social media. Or the information that made its way into our news stream. But if you want to know how healthy you are what are the best metrics to track? Without question, there...
Reality – Is what you see around you real?
Reality is a term we use to describe the world around us. If I asked you to describe your current reality, you may speak about your home, the furniture within. Your family! But what if I told you that what you see may not be real? Or at least real in the manner in...
Edamame – should you eat imported foods?
Edamame may be something that you have eaten at a restaurant. Did you know that this little green soybean has a whole host of amazing health benefits? Edamame is packed with nutrients and antioxidants. It is believed to reduce the risk of everything from cancer to...
Quorum Sensing – How bacteria communicate
Quorum sensing is a phenomenon found in bacteria. Individual cells coordinate their behavior according to the density of their population. This allows for change in gene expression in response to changes in cell-population density. Simply put, quorum sensing enables...
Sanskrit – The effect in your brain
Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world? And not only is it old, but it's also incredibly complex. Sanskrit is so complex that it's often used as a source of inspiration for artificial intelligence research. But what does this have to do with your brain?...
NMN – A compound that promotes longevity
We all want to live long, healthy lives. And while there’s no magic bullet for immortality, there is science that can help us slow down the aging process. We will examine two molecules – nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)....