Natural analgesics

Here's an interesting article from livestrong.com that showcases some pain-fighting spices and foods. As always, consume in moderation, watch for allergic sensitivity, and realize that none of these are a substitute for medical attention if necessary.

Geriatric exercise

Yup! Elder exercise has benefits.

The MIND diet

Not a lot surprising here, since a lot of the MIND diet overlaps with a vegetarian and reduced dairy diet anyway. But it's nice to see corroboration of the healthy effects of a Mediterranean style menu, too.

Take a nudge, you could lose weight!

Here's a fascinating article about how Google has applied some clever psychology to help employees avoid weight gain in their food rich environment.

Health News Review site

I stumbled across this independent Health News Review site that looks pretty interesting and helpful in sorting out breaking stories on medical treatments, miracle cures, and "what's believable and what needs full disclosure and more homework". Looks like a good resource site to keep on-hand.

Chocolate and Heavy Metal - Yeah I guess they don't mix

Chocolate's a favorite treat of mine. Unfortunately, As You Sow released a report this week showing most major manufacturers of dark chocolate bars and candies have elevated levels of cadmium and/or lead in their products. Bummer! So much for the anecdotal "good health" benefits of dark chocolate, huh?! Will I now drop it from my diet? Unlikely, but I'll probably think more about how much I'm consuming, where before I never used to.

A neat treat for travelers and in general

Came across these Gin Gin super strength candies at Degnan's Deli in Yosemite Village and was immediately taken with the 30% real ginger and simple ingredients. Yes, there's some sugar here as with many candies, but when on the move these are great little goodies to have in your pack or pocket!

Photo Credit: www.gingerpeople.com

Neat article on the lentils revolution

Saw this on Michael Pollan's Facebook page. Neat article on lentils and one UCB graduate's journey into chronicling family farming, renovation, and organic innovation.

Pay attention to your internal "Bunk!" alarm...

I had a feeling of "Bunk!" when I saw recent headlines about "Many cancers due to just bad luck!" Finally, a voice of reason - and why we should not believe everything in the media at face value. And while we're on the subject, a recent study indicates red wine doesn't necessarily extend lifespan, as widely reported earlier, either.

Progress evident since 1990

This is good news and shows a hopeful trend over the past two decades.

Beat Cancer!