Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death. A fleeting gas that decreases as we age, directly effects our blood vessels. Nitric oxide helps blood vessels relax and widen. This improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure. Nitric oxide also affects the nervous system as a neurotransmitter, helps with pain Read more…
Got a rack of St. Louis Style pork ribs. The goal is get tender fall off the bone meat, and a rich stew/soup that can be saved/eaten/used. Total time: 2 hours. Ingredients: pork ribs, garlic, doengjang, and scallions (veggies: tofu, potatoes, onions, mushrooms, radish, cabbage, peppers). Braising Braising meat is Read more…
For health and for deliciousness. Today have chicken, salad, and rice in the fridge. I don’t have diabetes but I don’t want to get it, so I try to reduce my carb intake. My Korean mom thinks we will die if we don’t eat rice. So I plan to prepare Read more…
This is my experience with a product that is compounded by your pharmacist. You need a prescription so it’s not available over the counter. But if you ever experience something like I did, consider asking your doctor about it. I had an infection that affected my throat. Even after the Read more…
When sounds are made with vibrating different lengths of strings, and put together in ratios and patterns do we get a glimpse of a higher universal order? Is music a medium to share our emotions and expressions? Or is it also something more? Do we all resonate with music on Read more…
Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is a literary masterpiece that transcends time and cultural boundaries. The first time I read it, I was in high school, and I didn’t think it was a masterpiece. The plot and its protagonist, Santiago. At a surface level, the short 100-page Read more…
The Blue Zones refer to regions where people enjoy longer and healthier lives, often surpassing the global average lifespan. These regions include Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Loma Linda (California, USA), Ikaria (Greece), and Nicoya (Costa Rica). Current assumptions or conclusions as to why these people live longer are encapsulated in Read more…
In the 90’s in addition to the terrible advice regarding “heart-healthy” processed foods, vegetable oils, low-fat and non-fat products loaded with artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives – there was a train of thought instructing us to eat 6-8 small meals throughout the day… to “keep up our metabolism” but more Read more…
Longevity, or a long and healthy life, can contribute to a good life: 1. Opportunity for Fulfillment A longer life provides more time to pursue passions, hobbies, and personal goals. This extended period allows individuals to explore different interests, achieve lifelong dreams, and experience a variety of life’s joys and Read more…
