How Do I GAIN Weight?
While it’s not as common a goal as losing weight, there are a significant number of people that have weight gain as their goal. The reasons are as varied as the individuals but could include wanting to gain weight for…
GMO Foods May Contain Harmful Substances
The food industry, represented by the FDA, the USDA and several large corporations assert that genetically modified foods (GMO) are safe. Moreover, they cite several additional factors supporting the need for genetic engineering in agricultural production. First among these is…
Jackfruit Shawarma With Tzatziki Sauce
Confession: Before I transitioned to a vegan diet, I ate a lot of meat. Like most, I assumed the animals were humanely cared for and died quickly and painlessly. I learned otherwise after I was well into a plant-based lifestyle.This…
Uncovering the Lies Behind Cheap Skin Care Products
We all have our own definition of cheap, but when it comes to beauty, cheap skin care products are those kinds that add more problems to our skin and not the other way around. With the advent of countless beauty…
Skin Care Beauty And Anti-Aging Tips
Looking after your skin is one of the most important things you can do for your body, and this becomes truer the older you become. Although skin cells are constantly being replaced (we actually shed up to 400,000 skin cells…
Jose Garcia Villa and What Poetry Is
Last weekend two different things coincided. First, I finished reading ‘Poetry Is: Jose Garcia Villa’s Philosophy of Poetry’ edited by Robert L King, which incidentally is one of, if not, the best book about writing poetry that I have ever…
Grasp How Health Plans Work – Part II
Some insurers have figured out this new model and are masterminding new designed plans that include high deductibles and also higher co-insurances to the degree many carriers are profiting. There are some carriers who have not profited so well with…
Customer Service or the Lack There Of
Who among us hasn’t had an unpleasant dining experience thanks to a rude waiter, lousy food and bad service? From the telephone to the table, customer service is defined by anticipating the demands of customers, and these days, customers are…
What Exactly is Greek Yoghurt?
You may have recently heard about a “new” food Greek Yogurt and wondered what all the fuss is about. Is it better for you? How does it taste? What is so special about Greek yogurt? Let’s take a look at…
What Emulsifiers Can Be Used In Handmade Cosmetics?
Emulsifiers are added into cosmetic products in order to mix substances which form unstable compounds. They can be either natural or artificial.Natural emulsifiers include lecithin, lanolin and beeswax. Animal lecithin is a bit heavy for skin while vegetable one is…