Antioxidants are made up of various vitamins and natural plant chemicals such as carotene, lycopene, lutein, and other substances, which may play a role in helping to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Antioxidants may prevent or fight heart disease, cancer, aging, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and more. However, research shows that simply taking antioxidant supplements cannot be the only answer to getting what your body needs. In fact, it’s possible some of these supplements could be harmful if taken in too high a dose. For example, dark chocolate is known to have antioxidant properties, but if taken too much it can over-stimulate the physiology, cause anxiety and other problems. The key to all of this is moderation and a holistic approach. Simple solutions usually do not work because our…
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Documentaries Trump the Dominant Narrative
The medium of documentary film is young but is rearing its head as the most powerful of all art forms. One could argue that music and books are more potent forces, but does music teach lessons as pointedly and do books reveal life as visually and aurally as a documentary? Not in my mind. I consider documentary films to be modern history books. I believe they will actually surpass history books in coming generations as the best tool for learning from the successes and follies of our ancestors. Unlike reading a book, documentaries allow viewers to see and hear life (albeit on a screen), thus creating a visceral experience that resonates more deeply. When shot and edited ethically, documentaries offer incredible insight into human beings and events as they are,…
