Tag: Lifestyle

Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…


Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…


Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Where to Find It in Food

The health of the human body requires a variety of nutrients, and iron is one of them. Iron has the important function of transporting oxygen throughout the body, and an iron deficiency can affect our health. While there are many ways to supplement iron, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the safest way is dietary supplements….


This Is Why Your Basement Floods During Stormy Weather

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When it rains, your basement can flood for a number of reasons. Gravity is the main culprit, of course, since your basement is the lowest living space in the house, but other factors are often at play. “The answer to ‘why does my basement flood when it rains’…


White Rice Porridge–A Cancer Patient’s Best Dietary Therapeutic

Western medicine currently treats cancer primarily with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. However, from a clinical point of view, many cancer patients who seek traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment have been physically overwhelmed by adverse effects after receiving Western medicine treatment. They turn to TCM with hopes to improve their weakened conditions. Both TCM and Western…


Doctors Around the World Say It’s Time to Stop the Shots

Recently “COVID-19” and “Fauci” have been trending on Twitter. And when you click on those hashtags, you don’t get regurgitated government messaging. Instead, you get declarations like this one from Dr. Eli David, which has been viewed 1.2 million times: “Fauci was wrong about lockdowns, masks, double-masks, Remdesivir, vaccine, boosters, and virus origin. “Was Fauci…


New Study Finds Admiring Gardens Boosts Wellbeing

In the first study for the appreciation of home gardening rather than the active practice of it, researchers have found that merely taking delight in the beauty of flowers and green spaces can boost the health and well-being of regional and rural populations. Based on the experiences and perspectives of members of a gardening appreciation…


Ashwagandha: Nature’s Powerful Stress Reliever

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient herb revered in Ayurveda—the traditional medicine system of India—where it has been used for thousands of years. Modern researchers have now begun to unravel why this herb has so many wide-reaching benefits for human health. Ashwagandha’s traditional medicinal uses are so numerous, it’s difficult to list…


Medical Experts Reveal Possible Reasons for Bruce Willis’ Diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia

Hollywood action superstar Bruce Willis announced his early retirement from acting in February 2023 due to aphasia. On Feb. 17, Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis’s wife, posted on Instagram stating that after further medical diagnosis, Bruce Willis was confirmed with frontotemporal dementia. Unfortunately, communication difficulties are only one of the symptoms of the brain disorder….


A Simple Formula for Vintage Fashion From the Bergdorf Goodman Archives

If you dream of making your wardrobe more stylish but dislike the latest trends, you can draw inspiration from America’s most glamorous era: the mid-20th century. These modes were immortalized by movie stars and fashion icons, but you don’t have to be Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe to enhance your wardrobe with these stylish, feminine,…