In the U.S., turmeric is mainly known as a spice and curcumin is rarely heard of. Surprisingly, these two things aren’t only related, but curcumin is a substance that comes from turmeric. It may be a bit confusing at first distinguishing the two, but turmeric tends to be orange while curcumin is usually yellow. Although the two aren’t exactly the same, they are incredibly similar and since curcumin originates from […]
Tag: Fitness
The Effects of Schizophrenia
Although 1% of the American population may not statistically express a large number of people, it actually calculates to be over 2.2 million people. That is the number of Americans 18 and older affected by schizophrenia that may commonly experience debilitating symptoms. Schizophrenia is a chronic and very severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. They are often described as having lost touch with reality […]
What is Oatstraw Tea?
Even though I’m currently on summer break, there has rarely been a day where I can take a real break. At this point in my life, I’m an extreme busybody and rarely have even a few minutes to relax. And ironically, when I do have a rare moment of peace, I feel guilty that I’m wasting time instead of doing something productive. As one can probably tell, I am a […]
The Durian Fruit
While durians are seldom exported from four specific origins: Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and southern Thailand, I grew up thinking they were a common American fruit. Although foggy, I still retain a few memories of observing my dad buy one or two durians. My dad is a Taurus, which in astrological terms translates as: my dad has an innate love for food. He takes me out to try new restaurants […]
The Difference Multivitamins Can Make
While quickly coming to an end, my first year in college allowed me to fully experience life on my own. Having the freedom to choose what I did in my free time, when I came home from a night out, and every other aspect in my life challenged me in many ways. One challenge included keeping a healthy diet. As a college student taking 18 hours of classes, volunteering twice […]