Here’s a riddle, what food item has been around since 2000 B.C., cures diseases and once was only to be eaten by royalty served warm? That answer is of course, cocoa-pronounced (koh-koh). The origins of chocolate go back to the pre-Olmec period in Mexico’s history, when Cocoa was first started being harvested and eaten by [Continue Reading…]

Looking to improve your health and lose weight but don’t have the knees for jogging or the budget for a fancy gym? Here’s an alternative—Bicycling. Since the invention of the bicycle in the 14th century by Giovanni de la Fontana, humans have been enjoying the wide array of health benefits from daily riding and the [Continue Reading…]

With the summer season here, the extent of our exposure to sunlight needs to be carefully considered. Exposure to sunlight can be both beneficial and harmful. On one hand, sunlight exposure is important in the formation of vitamin D: an important pro-hormone that is involved in bone, cardiovascular and mental health. On the other hand, [Continue Reading…]