Diet & Nutrition Articles

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 on...

Self-Care for the Holiday Season

by Dr. Bartlett We’re approaching the winter Solstice (December 21st), so the days are still getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. With holiday expectations, increased travel plans, and a natural desire to “hibernate” by going out less and cozying up at...

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 bunnies...

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 last couple of...