Did Beer Lead to Civilization?

Did Beer Lead to Civilization?

I am endlessly fascinated by documentaries that give insight into how our world has been shaped by various forces. And until I watched these 2 documentaries about humans’ love of alcohol, I truly didn’t understand what an impact this amazing liquid has had...
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

The tradition of dyeing bird eggs and hiding them at the beginning of Spring predates the Easter holiday. Since bird’s eggs are a sign of the coming bounty of the Spring, as well as an obvious sign of fertility, people were celebrating with eggs and images of...
Microbiome and Health

Microbiome and Health

What Is the Microbiome? The existence of micro-organisms has been known to science for more than 400 years, but it’s only in the last century or so that the complex relationship between humans and bacteria has been closely examined. And it’s only in the...
Blood Test for Disease

Blood Test for Disease

I’m frequently pointing out that we’ve been mislead to believe that cholesterol and saturated fat are bad for us, despite the fact that there is no research proving it is. My article Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat explains that processed food is the culprit we’ve...
Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat

Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat

If you have watched a TV commercial for any food product, or set foot in any grocery store in the last 6 decades, I’m sure you’ve noticed how many products are advertized as being “low fat,” “reduced fat,” or “fat free.” The aim of these claims is to make the product...