What is King Cake?  It wouldn't be Mardi Gras without King Cake! The cake itself dates back to the 16th or 17th century—historians debate its exact origin. Some argue it was introduced by "Basque settlers in 1718," while others believe it was introduced "by the French...

turn off the tube, save big money and time - here's how and why A University of Vermont study found that overweight participants who reduced their TV time by just 50 percent burned an additional 119 calories a day on average. That's an automatic 12-pound...

Looking at all the no-fat and reduced-fat foods in the grocery store, you might think that eating fat is some kind of revolutionary, new concept. But the fact of the matter is that there is nothing “newfangled” about eating foods rich in dietary fats. Humans...

how simply breathing can effect our energy A Buddhist teacher was instructing new monks on the importance of breath. After the instruction was over one young monk came to the instructor and said he was unable to find the importance of breath. The instructor dunked...

a community of support and healing Often I find myself taken aback by the little serendipitous occurrences that happen to me - it seems in succession. This was a week filled with coincidences. It started with a long time deserved day off. I have burning the...