Susan C. Olmstead
Susan C. Olmstead writes about health and medicine, food, social issues, and culture. Her work has appeared in The Epoch Times, Children's Health Defense's The Defender, Salvo Magazine, and many other publications.
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Why You Should Eat Small Fish Whole
A study in Japan found that nutrients in small fish bones and organs help protect women against death from cancer and other causes.
Peanuts for Babies? Early Introduction May Prevent Allergies Later: Study
The pendulum has swung in our thinking about peanut allergy, as research piles up showing childhood peanut avoidance may be the cause, not the cure.
Dispelling Morning Sickness Myths–It’s Not What You Might Think
Hyperemesis gravidarum is not psychosomatic, nor is it caused by a hormone that doctors long thought was the culprit, research shows.
How to Break the Hunger Habit
You can train your brain to resist the lure of tempting foods, Judson Brewer says in his new book, ‘The Hunger Habit.’
Researchers Find That Music Affects How We Eat
Music contributes more than just ambiance to your dining experience; it can influence your eating behavior.
Active in Middle Age, Healthy in Old Age: New Study
Staying or becoming active in middle age significantly affects quality of life in old age, a large study of women in Australia has found.
Ancient Medicinal Blessed Thistle May Regenerate Injured Nerves
A component in blessed thistle, an herb known to promote digestion, may have the potential to repair damaged nerves, investigators have found.
Take Charge of Your Knee Pain With Acupressure
Knee pain from osteoarthritis may be eased by acupressure you can learn to perform at home.
White Coffee: Sweeter, Smoother, Supercharged
Even many coffee aficionados may not have heard of white coffee, which tastes nothing like its darker cousin and packs in more beneficial antioxidants.
The Return of Carob—This Time As a Functional Food
High in fiber and minerals and low in fat, carob—hailed as a “health food” in the 1970s—is making a comeback.
