You may have heard that losing weight can be more difficult if you’re highly stressed. The scientific explanation is that stress can set off a number of responses in our bodies. When our body is stressed it releases cortisol, which is needed in frightening or dangerous situations such as being...
Chinese Hawthorn
The Chinese Hawthorn is a small tree with red fruits, which have long been used in traditional medicine. However, only now are its benefits beginning to make an impact on modern society. In Northern China, it is often used in desserts, with the dried fruit known to aid digestion. One...