Quotes of the Day

Any gum chewing can strength the jaw and stimulate stem cell growth, but harder textured varieties offer a more vigorous workout. Falim, a Turkish brand, is as tough as shoe leather and each piece lasts for about an hour. I've found the Sugarless Mint to be the most palatable. Mastic gum, which comes from the resin of the evergreen shrub Pistacia lentiscus, has been cultivated in the Greek islands for thousands of years. Several brands are available through online retailers. The stuff can taste nasty but offers a rigorous jaw workout. [2020] - James Nestor

The best woman-pleasing style that 9.9 out of 10 women prefer is a professional, neat, clean, un-styled, un-dyed, and un-sprayed head of hair. [2006] - Leil Lowndes

It's true that organic produce is not as rich as it used to be. However, synthetic vitamins and minerals, which the pharmaceutical industry uses in its supplements, are almost always poorly absorbed. Moreover, some are outright damaging, such as vitamins A and E and several of the B vitamins. Vitamins A and E are found in fish oils and soy oil. These have to be avoided since the fatty substances stimulate tumor growth. The only B vitamins that are important to use are B3 (niacin) and B12. The others disturb the metabolism. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

My favorite way to incorporate turmeric is to use fresh turmeric root. Any large Asian market should carry it in the produce aisle. My quarter teaspoon of dried turmeric recommendation translates into about a quarter inch of fresh turmeric root. I use a grater to add my daily quarter inch into whatever I may be cooking (or right onto a cooked sweet potato), or I throw a raw slice into a smoothie. You probably won't even taste it. Fresh turmeric has a much more subtle flavor than dried. Be careful--it can stain clothing and surfaces. Consuming turmeric with soy may offer a double benefit for osteoarthritis sufferers. [2015] - Michael Greger

If you believe interest rates are going up, you may be better off with a fixed-rate mortgage. If you're planning to pay down your mortgage in five years of less, a variable-rate mortgage may make the most sense, but if it will take you longer, a fixed-rate mortgage is worth considering. [2017] - Sean Cooper