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Health • Nutrition
The Real Energy Drink
In 1949, Dr. Enuf entered the US market. It was the first beverage specifically marketed as an energy drink. But it was the advent of Red Bull in 1997 that […]
Health • Nutrition
Feeding Our Feelings
“No matter what happens, the Cokes are a guaranteed source of joy.” It was lunchtime, and I was talking with a nurse colleague. Reflecting on her daily soda(s) habit, she […]
Health
A Vision for Evansville: Prioritizing Health & Well-Being in the River City
Vision: The physical, psychological, and social health of our citizens should be the foremost priority of our community and its leaders. It is a key in the pursuit of happiness. […]
Faith • Health
Why We as Catholics Need to Reexamine Our Relationship with Food. Today
As Catholics, we pride ourselves on being protectors and pursuers of God’s design in the world. Even in situations that aren’t popular and are downright counterculture, Catholicism has long professed […]
Faith • Health
Taking a Whole Approach in Preventing Burnout
As the pace of our world and our lives continues to quicken, and the demands often seem endless, many of us are at a constant risk of emotional, social, physical, […]
Health
Thank you God for Metabolism, Methylation, and Mitochondrial Function
The body’s biochemistry is nothing short of amazing and science is increasingly revealing the role that nutrition is involved with this. In considering this, let’s begin with the mysterious world […]
Health
The Psychology of Nutrition (and the Impact of Nutrition on Psychology): A 4-Part Series
Part I: THE BETTER BRAIN: An interview with Dr. Kaplan In April 2021, a book entitled THE BETTER BRAIN was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This groundbreaking book by researchers […]
Health
Happiness in My Belly, Sadness in the Streets
“Let us pour you a cup of happiness.” I was on my way to work one morning when I glanced over at a beloved local eatery. The parking lot was […]
Mental Health • Nutrition
The Inextricable Link between Nutrition and Psychological Functioning
As the health of U.S. population continues to rise to the forefront of discussion, increased evidence is finding that paying attention to what we eat is not just important for […]
Faith • Health • Nutrition
An Open Letter to Church Leaders: Beware of Aligning with Gluttonous Practices
Dear Church Leaders, I am writing a note to summarize an issue that has been heavy on my heart for years, and I ultimately feel called to be as honest […]