By Pam Teel The term “endo belly” describes the painful and often severe abdominal bloating associated with endometriosis. This severe bloating is likely due to inflammation, growths, or other digestive issues resulting from endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause … Continued
By John Voorheis When severe forest fires last year blanketed Oregon and California with a thick layer of smoke, the high concentrations of fine particulate matter spewed into the air created one of the worst air pollution events in recent history. A large body of research has documented that breathing in these fine particulates has … Continued
By Pam Teel Ahh Pizza. We all know what it is. We’ve all had it, whether covered in mushrooms, anchovies, and yes, pitifully, even pineapples. Pizza, our modern-day food favorite, but did you know it existed in ancient Greece? According to many studies, the word pizza is linked to the word pita, a food prevalent … Continued