Meditation Connects Your Mind and Body

This article was previously published January 4, 2018, and has been updated with new information. I believe meditation practice can be an important part of health and well-being. Meditation not only is a powerful means of relaxing, but also useful for addressing anxiety, managing pain, preventing disease and relieving stress. Meditation Reduces Your Risk of… Read More »

Why Beets Are Good for the Heart

Research funded by the British Heart Foundation and presented to the British Cardiovascular Society showed how beets may reduce harmful inflammation in people who have coronary heart disease.1 There’s a lot to be said for this humble red root. Archaeological evidence shows that beets were a part of the diet dating back to the Third… Read More »

The Countless Health Benefits of Curcumin

Interest in curcumin is growing as the discovery of new delivery systems increases the bioavailability of the compound.1 Curcumin is the major biologically active polyphenolic compound of turmeric. Turmeric has long been used in Indian cuisine and medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine.2 Curcumin is the compound that gives turmeric its yellow… Read More »