Why is “Prettier” Food Thought to be Healthier?

Razi Berry A researcher from University of Southern California published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores whether attractive food might seem healthier to consumers. The study forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing is titled “Pretty Healthy Food: How and When Aesthetics Enhance Perceived Healthiness” and is authored by Linda Hagen. Consumers […]

The History of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 2)

Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. As the saying goes, history repeats itself.  Especially if we don’t listen to the teachings of our elders and forefathers, the sages and wise women before us.  Those who have done the time, and have left us countless treasures that we need not search far and wide for.  In fact, they […]

Anandamide: An Endocannabinoid and “bliss molecule”

Razi Berry Hemp and cannabis products such as CBD oil are becoming increasingly popular in the natural health market. The active components of cannabis and hemp are cannabinoids – THC and cannabidiol are the most prevalent and well known. But the human body actually produces its own cannabinoids, endocannabinoids. A neurotransmitter and the “bliss molecule” One […]