How to Do Navasana (Boat Pose)
Navasana, or the boat pose, strengthens and tones the abdominal and lower back muscles. It also builds mental focus because this is a challenging pose
Nut and Seed Butters—A Comprehensive Guide
The world of nut and seed butters has expanded greatly over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. They’re flavorful, great in
Unraveling Age-related Unraveling Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL), also known as presbycusis, is a common condition affecting older adults in the United States (US). About one-third of adults between
Summer Vegetables—What’s in Season Now?
It’s farmer’s market time! Spring and early summer crops being harvested, so grab your reusable shopping bags and head on over to your local farmer’s
Mushrooms and the Central Nervous System
Different edible mushrooms may play a role in the prevention1 and treatment2,3 of dementia by reducing or inhibiting the production of β-amyloid and phosphorylated tau.4
Poisonous Mushrooms and Medicine
Research has shown that edible mushrooms from a range of genera exert various anticancer treatment effects.1 In addition, further investigation of α-amanitin, a toxin found
Mushrooms and Beta-Glucans
Beta-glucans, a type of polysaccharide found in bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and plants, help to regulate inflammation (e.g., by decreasing levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines1) and activate
Nutrition and Lung Health
Research has been showing that the development and management of chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, are influenced by
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Superfood Spotlight: Garlic
Garlic has been a staple in the human diet and in medicine for thousands of years.1-3 Some might even call it the food of legends,
Superfood Spotlight: Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been cultivated as a food source as early as 5500 BC in Central America.1 Recognition of the chia seed’s nutritional benefits can
Superfood Spotlight: Algae
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, “Algae are defined as a group of predominantly aquatic, photosynthetic, and nucleus-bearing organisms that lack the true roots, stems, leaves, and
Superfood Spotlight: Avocado
Mainly grown in Mexico, the Caribbean, and California (and more recently, Israel), the avocado is botanically regarded as a large berry that contains a single
Know Your Nutrients: Molybdenum
Molybdenum is an essential trace element required by the human body for daily function. Discovered in 1778 by Swedish chemist Karl Scheele in a mineral
Know Your Nutrients: Manganese
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Manganese is present throughout the body, including in the liver, pancreas, brain, and bone, and is an essential trace metal
Know Your Nutrients: Collagen
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Collagen, a type of protein, is a primary structural component of the body that can be found in the skin,
