By Carolyn Budd Your kids are yelling, the dog is barking, the phone is ringing and you’re pushing yourself to finish a project that was due yesterday. Balancing career with family is challenging
What to Eat When You’re Stressed
Has Gelatin Always Been a Big Deal?
Many of us were first exposed to gelatin through a Jell-O jiggler, or, for the more adventurous kids, through glue! However, neither Jell-O nor glue is something typically associated with optimal nutrition or
Making an Informed Decision on Vaccinations
The recent measles outbreak has left both parents and doctors with more questions than answers regarding vaccinations. The issue of vaccines is complicated by concerns about the possible hazards of some of the
How to Avoid Unhealthy Foods This Holiday Season
“Bet you can’t eat just one!” This slogan became famous as commercial potato chip sales began to soar in the 1960s and it continues to be popular today. It’s true, that tasting those
Five Keys to a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season
’Tis the season for parties, dinners, out-of-town guests, and lots of get-togethers with friends and family. But along with such merriment can come increased stress, anxiety, weight gain, colds and flu. The good
Caveman Vs. Caveman: Differentiating Paleo, Primal & Traditional Diets
If you can’t find yourself identifying with a caveman or have no idea what your great-great-great-grandparents had cooking over the fire, words such as “paleo,” “primal,” or “traditional diets” can be rather intimidating
History of Epigenetics
Ever wondered why you learned about genetics in school, but heard little, if nothing about epigenetics? It's because this field was not really well established until the 20th century, and it continues to
Pottenger’s Cats: Early Epigenetics and Implications for Your Health
The human genome project, launched in 1990 and concluded in 2003, was a large-scale American initiative that sought to uncover the secrets within our human genetics. (Graham, Kesten, and Scherwitz) While the project