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The Paradox of Nicotine

Smoking has two different effects on our nervous system. The nicotine in tobacco can act as a stimulant to the sympathetic nervous system and as a depressant. The sympathetic system is tasked with keeping our heart beating and taking the body to a state of heightened...

Two or More Points of Reference

by Gerald Epling After reading about the therapeutic effects of certain magnets, I decided to order one for myself.  When the magnet arrived, there was a label on one side.  This label was simply, a large letter, “N”.  I wondered if the letter was...

Love it, like it, hate it: Broths and Stocks

by Molly Kimball Whether you’re cooking up a batch of soup or adding it to your favorite recipes, we don’t usually give much thought to what type of broth or stock we’re using. But there’s a huge difference, as well as sodium, protein & other nutrients as well, so...

Resveratrol – Less is More

How can less be more?  The answer lies in the effect you want to achieve. Consider resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that has shown some anti-inflammation activity, and anti-cancer activity.1  Resveratrol is a naturally occurring antimicrobial substance, which is...

Curious One

Now that’s curious… Almost half a volt difference between the surface of water below the surface.  Have you ever been told that water is incapable of holding a difference of potential between the surface and the water below the surface? Try this with any...