According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, weight loss continues to be the number one New Year’s resolution every year, as two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Sure, you...

By David H. Rahm, M.D.   Q: I’ve been hearing so much positive press about probiotics, I’m wondering if I should take a probiotic daily in addition to my other...

As if the other symptoms of menopause aren’t bad enough, one of the major issues postmenopausal women face is a drastic increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there...

(Phaselous vulgaris) Black beans are about the size of a pea with a black skin, a creamy white flesh and a sweet, rich flavor often compared to that of mushrooms....

(Sesamun indicum) The sesame seed plant is considered an herb. This annual herb grows to be about two to four-feet high. The white to lavender-pink flowers mature into pods that...

(Prunus dulcis) In botanical terms, an almond is actually a drupe not a nut. A drupe is a fruit in which an outer fleshy part or skin surrounds a shell...

(Linum Usitatissimun) Flax seed is also known as common flax or linseed. Its scientific name Linum usitatissimun means “most useful” and is appropriate based on the wide range of uses...

(Phaseolis vulgaris) Kidney beans are legumes which are plants with seed pods that split into two halves. Some of the more common legumes are beans, lentils, peanuts, peas and soybeans....

(Avena sativa) Oats are one of the hardiest cereal grains. Unlike most other crops, this plant is able to withstand poor soil conditions and thrive. The oats we eat today...

(Ficus carica) Figs, which grow on the Ficus tree, are unique in that a hole or opening is made on tree stem to allow the fig to grow. Although a...