Health

Originating in China, green tea offers many health benefits. It has been used in Japan and China for several thousand years. The popularity of green tea has increased in the West, however, due to its healthy components. What Can It Do? (1) Improved Brain Function – Theanine (an amino acid) ...

We hear a lot about the negative effects of sugar these days. Most people enjoy the warmth and sweetness of a berry cobbler, a cinnamon roll, or a slice of chocolate cake. These items usually contain white sugar (sucrose) and milk or buttermilk (lactose). Adding berries, dates, or raisins to ...

As cooler weather approaches, more time is spent indoors in closer proximity to coughs and sniffling noses. Upcoming holidays bring extra handshakes and hugs. Heaters can dry out our sinuses as well as lead to an environment conducive to spreading germs. Improve your chances of staying well with these tips: ...

Stress can be defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Stress is not always bad, but when it becomes overwhelming it can affect your health, your mood, your productivity, and your relationships. Since our bodies do not distinguish between ...

When was the last time you specifically gave thought to the marvels of your brain?  It operates ceaselessly, processing and controlling every big and little function of your physical, mental, and emotional being.  It weighs in at around three pounds of gray matter and is composed of 75% – 85% ...