Why you Should Support your Local Farmers Right Now
We’re not exactly at war… And so there haven’t been rules about food intake per household, like the last time there were rations. While mainstream
We’re not exactly at war… And so there haven’t been rules about food intake per household, like the last time there were rations. While mainstream
Even holistic health advocates can barely keep up with health food news. And for good reason – those waters can get really murky. Is avocado
Are all carrots created equally?
The question has plagued philosophers and farmers alike for generations.
We all know we’re supposed to be eating between 5-13 servings of
We’re not exactly at war… And so there haven’t been rules about food intake per household, like the last time there were rations. While mainstream
Even holistic health advocates can barely keep up with health food news. And for good reason – those waters can get really murky. Is avocado
Are all carrots created equally?
The question has plagued philosophers and farmers alike for generations.
We all know we’re supposed to be eating between 5-13 servings of
About Dr. Margaret Christensen. An Institute for Functional Medicine faculty member for 12 years, Dr. Christensen first became interested in functional medicine 15 years ago when
Humans are the only mammals that willingly delay sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
And we all have our reasons — we’re busy, we’re anxious, we’ve got a big day to prepare for tomorrow.
But delaying sleep, or getting subpar sleep, poisons every other aspect of our functionality.
Restful sleep is associated with juiced creativity, better academic performance, stronger muscle development, lower risk of depression, steadier blood sugar, stronger heart health, curbing weight gain, faster memory recall, and it gives the brain a chance to flush out toxins.
The U.S. houses nearly 12 million immunocompromised people (people with weakened immune systems who can’t rely on their body’s natural defense system to stave off
On October 10, 1992, an important tradition became a part of the fabric of America’s collective consciousness.
The World Federation of Mental Health began celebrating Mental Health Day.
In the past nearly 30 years since Mental Health Day was launched, much has changed.
In 1996, a law was passed forcing insurance companies to include provisions for mental health.
In 2007, the U.K. launched their “Time to Change” campaign, working to educate employers on how to best care for and support their employees’ mental health.
When the American colonists met in Griffin’s Wharf in 1773 to dump tea into the Boston Harbor, they suspected that the repercussions of their actions would include liberty, and enraging King George III.
They had no idea it would infect the future United States of America with the coffee mania still felt today.
At the time of writing, there are 24,000 coffee shops in America.
That number is expected to increase to 50,000 in the coming years.