In our hyperconnected world, we can easily get disconnected from actual human contact and interaction. This Labor Day, spend time enjoying your friends and family – it’s good for your health. Here are some ideas to help you reap the rewards of human connection. Host a monthly “pinterest party” to increase your longevity. Not only […]
stoking the flames of inflammation
Inflammation is a protective attempt by the body to remove injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process. It is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Biologically, inflammation itself was intended to be protective, but because the causes of inflammation are so insidious in […]
back to the basics
Grassroots health and wellness movements are sweeping the nation. In food, we see the nutritarian, paleo, vegan, raw, locavore, and traditional food movements rising. In our communities, we see a bend towards sustainable, local, and organic ways to live and produce food. And in the parenting world, we are seeing a push towards attachment parenting […]
