As news of the COVID pandemic winds down around the world, we’re suddenly seeing warnings of another pandemic brewing — bird flu, aka avian influenza (H5N1). In a March 30, 2022, CenterPoint interview, former Director for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, stated:1 “I believe the great pandemic still in…
How To *Finally* Find Harmony With Your Gut Microbiome, According to a Gastroenterologist and a Dietitian
In the last few years, the importance of gut health has taken center stage thanks to a growing body of science-backed evidence pointing to the impact a well-balanced microbiome can have on one’s longevity and overall well-being. But with so much information now available to us, decoding what an ideal digestive system really looks like—and…
Food Plants on Fire
We’re living in an unprecedented time when strange happenings continue to occur in quick succession. In March 2021, a massive container ship became wedged across the Suez Canal in Egypt — blocking “an artery of world trade,” triggering a rise in oil prices and leading to fallout that affected shipping around the globe.1 Now, war…
There Are 3 Sets of Needs in Every Relationship—And They Can’t Be Met Simultaneously
In the scope of relationships all any sort, “needy” is often considered a dirty word. In practice, though, “neediness” is closely related to “humanness.” Humans are designed to depend on one another; research has shown that when you hold the hand of someone you love while experiencing pain, you’re more likely to rate the pain…
Made for Drink Collaborates With Laurent-Perrier To Create The Perfect Champagne Snack
Having spent the last few years traversing the globe in search of gourmet inspiration, it was perhaps inevitable that Made for Drink’s fine snacking foraging would eventually turn full circle and arrive at the front door of the time-honoured English chippy. Made for Drink’s latest Chip Shop Scraps & Fries is exactly as the name…
Higher Levels of These Antioxidants Linked to Lower Dementia
A study supported by the National Institute on Aging and published in the journal Neurology demonstrates that people who have higher levels of specific antioxidants in their blood could reduce their potential risk of developing dementia.1,2 Antioxidants are substances that help protect the body against cell damage from free radicals. The body produces free radicals…
5 Tips From a Professional Dog Runner if You Want To Start Running With Your Pup
You know that feeling of satisfied exhaustion that comes after a good run? Well, turns out, your dog has the chance to feel that, too. Taking dogs for a run is an effective and fun way to get some exercise for you and your pooch. The well-known benefits of going for a jog are both physical…
How office design can affect productivity and spark creativity
Office spaces have a huge impact on both the productivity and creativity of employees. In fact, research has shown that the design and layout of the work environment are crucial in sparking inspiration and this translates into quality of work. Bright, well organised, offices which are welcoming can boost energy levels, and have an impact on the…
Journalist Accuses WHO of Plan to Commit Mass Murder
This article was previously published July 23, 2009, and has been updated with new information. In 2009 Austrian investigative journalist Jane Burgermeister1 filed criminal charges against the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and several of the highest ranking government and corporate officials, including Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, charging them with bioterrorism…
One Serving of This Simple Springy Ceviche Packs More Than a Day’s Worth of Mood-Boosting Vitamin B12
As the last chills of spring give way to long, hot summer days, a bite of ceviche—fish or other seafood cured in a marinade of lime and lemon juice and tossed with vegetables and herbs—seriously hits the spot. The citrus juices denature the fish, giving it a similar appearance and texture to fish that has…