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Tattoos and Cancer

Tattoos and Cancer

Smoking, drinking, and mobile phones have all been implicated in the surge in cancer diagnoses. But now it seems another cause may soon be added to the ever-growing list: tattoos. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation after new research... read more
Meditation and Weight Loss

Meditation and Weight Loss

When we ponder weight loss, we usually think about burning calories or sweating off the fat. Of course, when you meditate, you sit very still, without making a move. Can meditation, therefore, be helpful in losing weight? Although you won’t burn many calories... read more
Humour: I’m Fine, Thank You

Humour: I’m Fine, Thank You

There is nothing the matter with me. I´m as healthy as I can be. I have arthritis in both of my knees and when I talk, I talk with a wheeze. My pulse is weak, and my blood is thin. But I´m awfully well for the shape I´m in. Arch supports I have for my feet, Or I... read more
Humour: In the Beginning

Humour: In the Beginning

In the beginning, God covered the earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, with green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. Then, using God’s bountiful gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry’s and... read more
Move Your Lymph

Move Your Lymph

The heart pumps non-stop 24/7 for an entire lifetime, circulating blood. The lymphatic system is a specialized component of the circulatory system, but doesn’t have the advantage of a central pump. The flow inside the lymphatic vessels is unidirectional, because... read more
Antidepressants Ineffective

Antidepressants Ineffective

Ulrich Hegerl, MD, of the University of Leipzig in Germany summarizes what current scientific studies have revealed regarding the efficacy of anti-depressant medication in treating mild depression. What does the research add up to? Nothing. That’s right. Zero.... read more
Woody Allen’s Life Lessons

Woody Allen’s Life Lessons

Many hate Woody Allen. Here’s why. It has become a cliché that nerdy neurotic Jewish people describe themselves as “Woody Allen-esque” on dating services, thinking it will attract women. The idea is that they will then attract some waif-like Mia Farrow-ish (or the... read more
Dulse for Your Health

Dulse for Your Health

Red or purple in colour, dulse is considered a superfood because of its high iodine and potassium content, plus a long list of micronutrients and phytochemicals. Herbalists prefer dulse over kelp in green superfood recipes because of its milder flavour. Found... read more
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