A Swiss physician known as Paracelsus, coined the term “spagyric” in the early-16th century. It was commonly interchanged with “alchemy,” but, in recent years, has been adopted by the advanced nutraceutical manufacturers. (more…)
It's a fairly common, and perhaps trendy, habit for some people to bash large, big-box, retail stores. We currently have an ongoing example of this in Houston right now. The general complaint is that these companies are simply tools of mass distribution, over consumption, and real life examples of buying habits gone haywire. Quite frankly, there is, arguably, a lot of truth in those criticisms. (more…)
If you want to lose weight, get fit, or reduce bloat, the only long-term strategy to ensure lasting success is by changing how you eat and increasing your activity level. However, several herbs and spices can help your fitness journey by boosting your metabolism, increasing your fat-burning ability, and stifling your cravings. These herbs and spices can accelerate your natural ability to eliminate body fat safely and effectively. (more…)
The use of antidepressants has been controversial for quite some time. And with good reason, altering the brain's chemistry can yield unpredictable results. Regardless, drug companies and the media have done an extraordinary job at marketing these products and forcing them into our market. Who hasn't heard of Prozac? If you've seen the recent commercials, you can finish this sentence, "Depression hurts, Cymbalta can…" (more…)
Let's be clear, herbicides and pesticides are poisons. Herbicides are intended to control unwanted plants; pesticides are used to control unwanted pests. This is accomplished by killing the already present weeds, insects, or otherwise, or by making the environment inhospitable to them. It's a destructive process that involves harsh, toxic, polluting chemicals. (more…)
