A member of the cabbage family Cruciferae and related to mustard, radishes and horseradish, wasabi (Wasabia japonica) is a strong spice used to season sushi, sashimi and other foods. What makes wasabi healthy is its extreme pungency which is responsible for its impressive antibacterial properties, among other beneficial effects. But wasabi is not something everyone should … Read more about 6 Side Effects of Eating Wasabi
There are times in people’s life when they may feel different and experience a feeling of inadequacy that makes them question who they are and whether they really belong with their peers. At the moment this happens most people start comparing themselves to those around them which often results in more pregnant feelings of inadequacy, … Read more about What Is Wrong With Me?
Pronounced nutritional deficiencies cause the most varied of diseases, disorders and physical ailments. However, the reach of nutritional deficiencies is even more extensive than physical health, affecting mental health with the same frequency and severity. Realizing this is but a simple exercise of logic: mental health has its roots in the physical, with organs such … Read more about Depression and Nutritional Deficiencies: Protein and Amino Acids
By definition, depression is a form of mental illness. It is a mental disorder characterized by a bleak perspective on life, persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness and helplessness, guilt, fatigue, lethargy and numbness. It is believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, but studies show nutritional deficiencies, dietary and lifestyle habits … Read more about Depression: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment