Especially with Flag Day (June 14) and the Fourth of July just around the corner, let’s get ready to proudly fly our flags—after a quick review of basic flag etiquette. Respecting Old Glory Few people are aware that there is an actual government document that dictates the “proper” way to display our national flag. Dating…
Happy Dad’s Day
Happy Father’s Day! It might still be a week or so away, but it’s not too soon to think about how you want to celebrate the dads and granddads in your life, especially those who enjoy travel, adventures, and new experiences. All of the recent surveys suggest that post-pandemic we value experiences more than stuff….
Tired After Lunch? Try This
June 8, 2023
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At some point, everyone has felt like they could really, really use a nap after lunch. The phenomenon of the “afternoon slump,” or post-lunch drowsiness, is so common that the medical community has given it an official name—postprandial somnolence. The post-meal feeling of tiredness and lethargy can make it hard to concentrate on afternoon work…
Using Straw to Prevent Weeds in the Garden
Q: I added straw to my vegetable garden as a mulch and now there are hundreds of weeds coming up. Does the shade and watering help the weeds seeds grow? I thought the straw was supposed to prevent weeds and keep the soil damp. A: I wonder if you added hay and not straw. Any…
Germany’s Distinctly Different Approach to Health Care
June 8, 2023
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“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” This famous quote of inventor and businessman Thomas Edison may strike us as prescient given the explosion of information about the lifestyle factors of disease….
Germany Maintains Its Traditional Medicinal Practices
June 8, 2023
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“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” This famous quote of inventor and businessman Thomas Edison may strike us as prescient given the explosion of information about the lifestyle factors of disease….
How to Reduce Fluoride Exposure and Toxicity
In this series, we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: The National Toxicology Program’s six-year systematic review on the neurotoxic effects of fluoride has been heavily delayed and mired in government…
How to Build a Great Credit Score
If you are a legal adult U.S. resident, somewhere there is a three-digit number between 300 and 850 with your name on it. Your credit score measures your creditworthiness, which is the likelihood that you will pay your bills. Establishing good credit has never been as important to your life as it is today. You…
New Study Shows Widely Used Sweetener Contains Chemical Compound That Can Damage DNA
June 8, 2023
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A new study from the North Carolina State University has revealed a link between a widely used sweetener and a chemical compound known to cause DNA damage. The study found the chemical is formed when digesting the sweetener and trace amounts of the chemical are also found in the sweetener itself. Sucralose is widely distributed…
Cognitive Dissonance Ability to Harm Us Physically Now Confirmed
Researchers have found real-world evidence that cognitive dissonance, or the psychological discomfort or tension we feel when there is an inconsistency between our cognition and our behaviour, can generate pain in the body. Cognition is the process of acquiring knowledge and wisdom through thought, experience, and the senses. In a study completed by Ohio State University and the University of Michigan…
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