Even with all the advances in medical treatments today in the US, many Americans still suffer from vitamin deficiencies. Lack of sunshine, healthy whole foods and physical activities; adhering to stringent diets; jumping from one program to the other, aka yo-yo dieting; and consuming large quantities of processed foods all play a role in this... Read more
As Hippocrates stated over 2,500 years ago: "Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food." I decided to take his advice 5 years ago. I used to be one of those individuals who popped about 20 vitamins a day. I grew up with a grandmother who worked in a vitamin store in the 70's and 80's as vitamins weren't as mainstream as they are... Read more
I'm excited to be joining the Healthcentral community and team of contributors. For me, Healthcentral's mission to empower millions of people to improve and take control of their health and well-being is very much what my passion in life is. I love talking and writing about cooking of whole foods, health, lifestyle, and spiritual living. And I... Read more