It’s believed today that Andean South America has been inhabited by humans since 15,000 BCE. The region has been occupied by numerous complex societies since, with some of the best known including the Nazca culture and the Inca Empire. Though different parties have dominated the area over time, each has left some indelible influence on […]
It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, which means that temperatures are starting to drop drastically. While many people enjoy the cold weather, there’s no denying that the harsher, drier air can be rough on your skin and hair. If you’re spending much time outdoors, the cold air can leave any regularly exposed skin dry and […]
If you are living with diabetes or following a blood-sugar-conscious diet, it makes sense to ask careful questions before adding any new food or supplement to your routine. Maca is a traditional whole-food root from the Andes, commonly used today as a powder, capsule, or extract. Many adults use maca as part of a general […]
The weather is changing, the days are shorter and colder. Besides, it’s the perfect time of year to get cozy with loved ones at home. While you and so many others might already be thinking ahead to next year’s fitness goals, there’s no reason to deny yourself a healthy helping of mini marshmallows for your […]
You’re in trouble.There’s a big family dinner tonight, and you were supposed to make a side dish. Who can blame you for forgetting? You’ve been busy juggling work commitments with a social life, and doing your best to make time for keeping in shape. But the clock is counting down, and there’s no braving the […]
It’s the time of year when many people find themselves taking to the road (or the skies) to visit with friends and family in celebration of the season. While it’s always nice to see loved ones you haven’t gotten to spend time with in a while, travel also often means the disruption of routines that […]
It’s the happiest time of the year…and also the most stressful.With holidays for many cultures on the horizon, the pressure is on. Retailers are already pushing “Black Friday” sales, seasonal decor is everywhere you can see, and expenses are racking up. Beyond all the glitz and glamor lies straining checking accounts and soaring anxiety levels […]
News pundits are lamenting the drop in birth rates around the world, but that doesn’t mean human beings have lost their nurturing instincts. In fact, the percentage of Americans who own pets has spiked in recent years – so much so that an estimated 71% of U.S. households are said to have at least one […]
It’s the start of the holiday season for many countries across the world, and that means the start of a time of excess. Soon it will be time for celebrating with friends and family, and food and drink are a big part of that. And contrary to popular belief, sometimes you really can have too […]
How should you take maca? As we’ve said in the past, there’s no right or wrong way. The “best” way to enjoy maca depends entirely on you – on your palate, on your digestion, and on your ingenuity.That said, we can offer a few suggestions, from the very simplest to the most traditional. Whether you’re […]
