Akiva Resnikoff, founder of The Cookie Department, has engineered confections to do more than satiate your sweet tooth. His organic “Chocolate Chip Nookies” are baked with Peruvian Maca root, a member of the radish family. Packed with nutrients, this stamina boosting herb was eaten by Inca warriors before going to battle. Today powdered Maca root has been redefined as Peru’s... READ MORE »
The initial buzz that accompanies romantic attraction has been scientifically proven to warp judgement. Lust, which is often confused with love, is ushered along by the release of mind-altering chemicals that can literally keep you up all night like that late afternoon double espresso. Low serotonin levels and increased oxcytocin are found in the brains of people experiencing heart pounding... READ MORE »
There’s a new convenient option to expressing love on Valentine’s Day. AmericanGreetingsCorporation.com will now sign, stamp and mail your sweetheart an old fashioned paper card, trumping the electronic inbox message. Akin to the on-line Valentine Card, the antique “Sailor’s Valentine” (1830-1890) was often made by someone other than Popeye. The notion of sailors crafting on deck after a... READ MORE »
The “me generation” has given way to the “iGeneration.” Technology and the promise of big bucks has fueled the rage to customize everything to suit each and every individual desire. The long list of iDesire includes personalized screensavers, ring tones, playlists and, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, tailor-made chocolates. No wonder the planet is love challenged. We expect mere mortals to... READ MORE »
