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Athlete’s foot is a frequent infection that millions of people suffer from annually. I once had it during…
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How Do Ants Know Trigonometry?
Think of yourself as a desert ant. You leave your nest to search for food early in the…
Metabolic Syndrome: A Major Health Problem of Our Civilization
Life is in the center of existence, and food is in the center of life. All living things…
Preventative Medicine of Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is among the most common chronic diseases in the Western world, affecting up to…
Frequency of Meals and the Example of the Prophet
It is widely accepted in modern culture that people should eat three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nutritionists…
The Brain in the Intestine and Pets in Our Body
We eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom. Yet, we never think about how all these physical needs…
Mmm, Mmm, Popcorn!
Who doesn’t love popcorn! Eating popcorn is fun for everybody especially for kids. James Hörner’s [1] poem below…
Misconceptions about Calories
How true are the calorie values written on food packs? Do different methods of preparation, such as boiling,…
Insulin and Blood Sugar Balance
Our body is perfectly coordinated to regulate our blood sugar level. But when our insulin levels are artificially…
I Do Not Kill Flies!
The flies are surely “acrobatic flight masters.” They can detect the necessary angle of lift-off depending on the…
The Language of Leaves
The universe is a system with many secrets that are not yet understood. This perfect system is established…
Banana: A Miraculous Fruit
Among tropical fruits, bananas are probably the most popular, and with good reason. They are delicious and…
Recyling Cellular Trash: A Micro-level Fasting Phenomenon
Recycling in the cell (autophagy) is important to generate energy and to produce new cellular units. What is…
When To Eat Fruits?
One of the requirements for maintaining life is the balanced consumption of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (saccharides)…
Who Owns This Body?
“There are numerous perfect mechanisms put to work by our Creator in a fashion that is impossible for…