Even though shopping has changed, our dietary guidelines haven’t. We still need to eat more fruits and vegetables. But it seems like they simply don’t last. We either go to the store and stock up on them only to see them go bad without eating them – or we end up making more trips to…
Month: February 2023
The Happiness Connection
The Dalai Lama put it better than we could ever hope to when he said, “the purpose of our lives is to be happy.” It’s a simple statement, but also a profound one. At the end of the day, we all just want to be happy. Easy, right? And most – if not all of…
Biohacking: To Help You Live a Longer and Healthier Life
Most of us spend our entire lives trying to achieve happiness and the perfect life balance to leave us fulfilled. What is the key to biohacking your body to live longer? In Japan, a concept called “ikigai” is central to finding one’s satisfaction and meaning in life. In fact, Ikigai translates to “reason for being.’’…
Beauty rest is actually a thing
Your alarm goes off. Your fingers fumble around in the morning light until you finally find the snooze button for the first – or maybe second … or third time. And then the guilt sets in. Well for all the chronic snooze-button hitters, the late risers, or the just-five-more-minute types, we have good news: beauty…
5 Conversation Hacks to Establish Business Relationships
As much as technology advances, business is still built one relationship at a time. And those relationships are built one conversation at a time. But whether it’s a friend or a complete stranger, having business conversations isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can feel unnatural or forced. Other times we struggle to find the right words…
Meet Dr. Brian Dixon and his 9 Health Rules to Live by
Dr. Brian Dixon earned his Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology from Oregon State University in affiliation with the Linus Pauling Institute. His research focused on the underlying biochemical mechanisms of the aging process and the therapeutic potential of R-alpha lipoic acid. Dr. Dixon went on to do his postdoctoral work at the Linus Pauling…
Ecotherapy: The nature remedy.
*Originally written and published by writer Greg Fox My friendship with nature requires a bit of context. I’m the least granola, outdoor-gifted person you’ll meet. I grew up in suburban, walled-off neighborhoods before ricocheting from one big city to another as I followed my career. Eventually, I landed on the west coast near several rolling…
Happy Cells Are Healthy Cells
A surgical pathologist’s take on Vitality Stack. As a surgical pathologist and breast pathology expert, I’m always researching new ways I can keep cells happy and healthy. This is why Vitality Stack has become a staple in my personal life. It’s the best answer I’ve found to dialing up cellular health.* I’ll explain why. Clean…
Uncovering the Science Behind Alcohol Addiction: Genetic Factors and Targeted Treatments
Alcohol misuse is estimated to result in 3 million deaths worldwide each year (2016 numbers). Let that sink in…3 million people dying from overconsumption of alcohol. According to the World Health Organization: “Mortality resulting from alcohol consumption is higher than that caused by diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and diabetes.”[ref] This article explores the genetic…
Fat: The Good, the Bad, and Why You Could Want More of It.
Fat is fat is fat, right? Well, not exactly, there are actually several types of fat in the body, and some are better for you than others. Recent research has shown that having what is known as brown fat in your body can have health benefits and assist you with shedding unwanted pounds. What is…