Stories From Behind The Art

Most people know San Diego by its coastline — the easy, eternal blue of it. And the coast is worth every word ever written about it. But those of us who roam with a camera and a quiet sort of hunger know that the real story of this place is the journey from the sea to the sky to the sand. It is a journey that unfolds over less than a hundred miles, and yet it crosses ecological worlds as distinct as anything you might find driving from Maine to Georgia. San Diego Splendor liv

Modern researchers have identified a compound called nymphayol in water lily extracts that shows promise for regulating blood sugar and may be relevant to diabetes management. The plant demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties comparable in some studies to hydrocortisone, and shows potential for protecting and supporting liver function.