Stress and anxiety are common emotions that plague some people more than others, and circumstances, health, our environment and personal mental state can accelerate it. There are a number of ways to deal with anxiety, from exercis...

There has been a lot of misinformation and confusing coverage around the release of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s findings linking processed and red meat to cancer. The science isn’t new but the vastness of the researc...

Have you seen the ‘Sweet Surprise’ TV ads by the American Corn Growers Association? You know, the commercials which challenge you to report what’s specifically wrong with high fructose corn syrup. They actually claim that th...

After decades of being told to avoid fats and go for sugar-filled alternatives that were “fat free”, the world of nutrition and medicine has finally realized and agreed that, well, we couldn’t have been more wrong. But, with...

Perhaps the oldest healing science in the world, Ayurveda is a vast and detailed holistic system designed to help people live a balanced, healthy life. This ancient Indian science was developed thousands of years ago as a powerful...

Yoga has a number of incredible benefits, from decreasing stress and calming the mind to improving circulation and respiratory function. Many people think this ancient practice is all about meditation and flexibility, but it can a...

If you are into healthy living and incorporate superfoods in your diet, you must have definitely heard about Kefir. It is fast gaining importance as a probiotic and has become quite popular. Kefir is made from Kefir grains which r...

Ever heard of Kombucha? Also known as “Immortal Health Elixir” this beverage’s popularity has been steadily increasing over the past couple of years. But kombucha can hardly be considered the new kid on the block, since it�...

The term probiotic is derived from the Latin preposition pro meaning “for”, and the Greek word biotic which means “life” — thus probiotics, or healthy bacteria, are life-promoting.  And based on the official WHO definit...

Have you noticed how, seemingly overnight, vegan has become a pretty trendy word? Thanks in part to documentaries such as Food, Inc. and Forks Over Knives, increasingly more people are giving Meatless Mondays a try. But ...