by Eric Lindsell | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog
Many people are concerned that stevia is dangerous because it’s associated with infertility. This is misinformation. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America. Also known as sweet weed, sweet leaf,...
by Eric Lindsell | Jul 11, 2024 | Blog
There are plenty of medical practitioners who will repeat that eating “too much salt” will increase your likelihood of developing high blood pressure. There’s a lot of information on that from a growing number of scientists, and it’s a salty...
by Eric Lindsell | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog
The artificial sweetener aspartame is primarily made up of aspartic acid and phenylalanine. The phenylalanine has been synthetically modified to carry a methyl group, which provides most of the sweetness. That phenylalanine methyl bond, called a methyl ester, is very...
by Eric Lindsell | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog
In the quest to manage and mitigate various health conditions, the medical community often relies on potent pharmaceuticals like steroids, antipsychotics, statins, diuretics, and beta blockers. These drugs, while providing critical therapeutic benefits, also carry a...
by Eric Lindsell | Jun 14, 2024 | Blog
Turmeric, revered for centuries in traditional medicine and cuisine, boasts a rich history steeped in cultural and medicinal significance. Originating from the Curcuma longa plant native to South Asia, its golden hue and distinct flavor have adorned dishes and...
by Eric Lindsell | May 31, 2024 | Blog
Most would probably agree that stretching is an important part of a well-balanced fitness routine, but exactly when should you stretch? Before or after your workout? Both? Neither? To tease out the pros and cons, let’s take a look at what the fitness literature has to...
