When your beliefs agree that the sky is blue, you see the sky as blue. But what if, you had been taught that the sky was purple? How you see the sky is through the lens of your own perception. Sure we could hold debates on the actual color of the sky (after all, there is a ... Continued
Archives for September 2012
New Trends in New York Fitness Programs
What's the difference between a trend and a fad? One site I found noted that "fads are short-term fanaticisms" while "trends represent long-term changes or movements that are substantial to society." In other words, fads are here today and gone tomorrow while trends ... Continued
The Joy of Eating With the Seasons
Among the traditional systems of healing practiced worldwide (such as Indian or Chinese) following a seasonal regimen is considered important for healthy living. Just as seasons are a natural diversity, varied changes occur in the body’s metabolism too. There is enough ... Continued
Is There a Link Between School Lunches and Obesity?
School lunch programs have gained increased attention — and scrutiny — in recent years. For example, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution has been leading the fight for healthier, and tastier, school lunches for kids. Yet, for school administrators focused on the bottom line or ... Continued
The Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics are everywhere! We see them in the grocery store, the health food store, and in our friends’ cupboards, but are they where they need to be? In our digestive tract? Probiotics have been and continue to be a part of the conversation when it comes to supplying the ... Continued