Autumn is our last season of abundance before the sparseness of winter. Autumn is full of ripe fruits, nuts and vegetables that we both eat and store in preparation for the winter ahead. Autumn gives us some glorious moments of warmth and sun to be enjoyed. It is a time to slowly transition from light, […]
health & well being
OLIVE OIL aka LIQUID GOLD
The Ancient Greek poet Homer called olive oil “liquid gold”. Hippocrates called it “the great healer”. In Ancient Greece the olive can be found etched onto coins and tombs, and olive oil was used to anoint kings and athletes in ancient Greece. But it was the Romans who expanded olives across their empire covering most of […]
SPERM HEALTH AND MALE INFERTILITY
Male fertility is at an all-time low. Total sperm counts have dropped more than 50% in the last 50 years. The average 20-year-old male today has the testosterone levels of 70-year-old. Furthermore, the quality of the sperm i.e., their shape and how well they swim, has also diminished. These results have come from studies on […]
The Vagus Nerve And Why Cats Purr …
There is a nerve in the body, it is quiet and calm; it checks in on most of the body and does wonder for us! Its street name is The Wanderer – aka the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is fascinating. Its nickname is attributed to the way it winds its way through the body. […]