Ah, coffee. The worlds favorite addiction. From the most rural farmer to the busiest executive, people everywhere love their morning cup o joe. And late morning cup, afternoon cup, and sometimes evening cup. But while coffee offers the promise of alertness and productivity, using it as a daily supplement can have devastating effects on the…

Vegetables hold a special place in our hearts here at MHLC. Full of essential nutrients and radical flavor, we believe that eating plenty of whole vegetables forms the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. And while nearly all vegetables are pretty wonderful, there are a few that stand out as real nutritional powerhouses, offering a lot…

From the smallest cell to the largest organism, when a segment of life is no longer filling its role as part of a healthy collective, it is cancerous. Cancer in a body occurs when cells become diseased, feed on wasteful metabolic processes, procreate, and refuse to die according to the normal schedule. When cancer overtakes…

Of the many ways that we limit ourselves, addiction can be the saddest and most frustrating. It is one thing to be in the throes of a degenerative disease or virus. It is a whole other to know that we are basically killing ourselves because of our choices or inability to make choices. But the…

A small powerhouse that has been an integral part of the cuisine all over the world for centuries is revealing its many health benefits to modern researchers. Tomatoes are a beloved fruit that are full of a variety of essential nutrients, some of which protect us from heart disease and several forms of cancer. Here…

We live in a world where we are challenged to maintain our mental health everyday. It can be hard to know where we end and the next person begins, even if we are relatively balanced people. This is especially true in cases of mental illness. When someone has a distorted view of reality that causes…

Turmeric is a pungent yellow spice, often sold in ground form. It is derived from the root of the Curcuma Longa Plant. Native to Indonesia and Southern India, it has been some thing of a wonder drug in both Indian, and Chinese, healing systems, since the 7th century. It has treated symptoms such as fevers…

Relationships are made of give and take. Two people sharing the work and joy of creating a life together. In healthy relationships, both parties express their love for each other, and usually tend to the other persons needs along with their own. But some relationships are one-sided. Through childhood emotional wounding patterns such as abandonment,…

We are facing a worldwide epidemic. In industrialized nations all over the world, one of the biggest health threats is obesity. While being a few pounds overweight is not that big of deal, health wise, being obese (more than 30 percent over the ideal weight for a persons height and age) is dangerous. It puts…

Joyful sex is one of the great pleasures of life. And like so many of the good things in life, our ability to enjoy sex to the fullest is greatly dependent on our overall health and radiance. A healthy lifestyle that includes nutritious food, plenty of sleep, consistent exercise, and outlets for our creativity are…