Do UltraShape, CoolSculpting and Other Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Systems Work?

UltraShape is one of a number of emerging a non-invasive medical procedures that use ultrasound or thermal technologies in order to destroy fat cells in order to achieve fat reduction. Other such non-invasive procedures include Zeltiq/CoolSculpting, Bella Contour, CavaLipo and Liposonix; although currently there are over 25 … Read more

FOOD MYTHS: Lectins are Silent Killers?

You probably didn’t know that the lectin in raw kidney beans have killed more people than Hannibal Lectin….er, Lector.   Yeah, it turns out that lectin doesn’t play nicely with the human body.   In fact, it’s quite poisonous.   The inconvenient thing about lectin is that is … Read more

Our Beefy Beefs About Beef

Beef is seriously yummy food….but the sad truth is that is bad for you and for our environment.  The next time you take a big bite out of a juicy burger or mouth-melting filet mignon, consider the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) conclusions.  This reputable … Read more

This Beautiful Fantastic: The Movie That Lives Up to its Title

Release Date:  2016 Director and Screenwriter: Simon Aboud Cast: Jessica Brown Findlay, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Irvine, Tom Wilkinson Rating: PG Runtime: 100 minutes This movie should be required viewing for anyone who cherishes beauty, heart and imaginative story telling.  Plus, to see This Beautiful Fantastic, gives you bragging rights in a decade … Read more