Human beings evolved the ability to store nutrients during times of abundance so that we could use them during times of famine. We now have a body adapted to scarcity and live in the modern world which consists of abundance and excess. In modern Western society our tendency is to accumulate physical possessions and feed…
Sometimes eating is enjoyable, other times it’s a chore. In the U.S. we are blessed with plenty of food, and endless choices, but mixed in are innumerable temptations, processed food, and just plain garbage (Flamin’ hot CHEETOS anyone?). While you may not always be in control of what you’re eating, it’s great to make good…
Osteoarthritis is a disease characterized by degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint as well as bony overgrowth. The breakdown of these tissues eventually leads to pain and joint stiffness. According to the CDC, osteoarthritis (OA) affects 13.9% of adults aged 25 and older and 33.6% (12.4 million) of those 65+, for…