The historical use of meditation can be traced back to more than three thousand years ago. Even though different experts have taught numerous variations on the theme of meditation, we can break this technique into two main categories – mindfulness and concentration. While the concept of mindfulness is not new, and its values have been discussed for...

Probiotics are the friendly, viable bacteria that have the potential to positively influence health. The value of beneficial bacteria inside the intestines may have far-reaching effects way beyond the gut. In fact, the microbes of the intestinal tract may influence nerve-cell communication and even human behavior. We have come a long way from the early days of...

Since both of these roots have so much to offer as internal skin protectants, it shouldn’t be surprising that researchers have been investigating their topical use as well. Both ginger and turmeric have a long history of being added to oil and applied topically for the promotion of healthy skin or wound repair in South Asia. Knowing what we now know about...