Op-Ed by Rosanne Lindsay, ND They say karma is a bitch. But that’s true only when you are. Karma is the philosophy of What Goes Around Comes Around. And karma is created with each choice we make. An action for an action. In Hinduism and Buddhism,…
By Rosanne Lindsay, ND You are your own healer! No one else can to fix you. You came here with all the tools you need to heal yourself. To understand your self-healing ability, it’s important to perceive of the Big Picture. If you have an…
By Marco Torres The patterns of adolescent substance use are changing, and marijuana is increasingly the first substance in the sequence of recreational drug use for adolescents, according researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Traditionally, students experiment with cigarettes and alcohol before…
Have you ever heard the old joke about how carrots must be good for your eyes? After all, you never see a rabbit wearing glasses – because carrots are rich in beta-carotene, an important vitamin for vision health. The only problem with this joke is…
By Kerry McDonald Every parent knows the difference a year makes in the development and maturity of a young child. A one-year-old is barely walking while a two-year-old gleefully sprints away from you. A four-year-old is always moving, always imagining, always asking why, while a…
Matt Strauss, McMaster University Winter is upon us. And with it comes the annual worsening of depressive symptoms. Sadly, in the United States, suicide continues to claim more lives than firearms, and suicide rates are increasing in nearly all states. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
By Mae Chan The prevalence of metabolic health in adults is ‘alarmingly low,’ in the U.S. even among people who are normal weight, a new study finds. Knowledge about metabolism has been increasing yet something is missing. Perhaps indirect advice on metabolism through old wisdom…
By Lisa Egan During the darker and colder months of fall and winter, it is tempting to hunker down in our warm homes with big blankets and comfort food. Who doesn’t want to cozy up with a big cup of hot tea, comfy slippers, and…
By Karen Foster “Not in front of the kids.” It’s an age-old plea for parents to avoid showing conflict and strong negative emotions around their children. But new research from a Washington State University scientist disagrees, showing that it’s better to express negative emotions in…
By Susan Boskey Until recently chemotherapy and radiation have been considered the only game in town for someone to attempt to beat cancer. This, despite the fact that such treatments are poisons destroying the health of the immune system and its vital healing function while…
Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and blood sugar (glucose) levels in people who are unable to exercise, according to a new study. The findings are published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Physical stress such as exercise can cause the short-term elevation of…
When you’ve made the decision to commit to a healthy lifestyle, eating at the family dinner table may become a challenge. Especially when the holidays roll around, when so much of the food centers on sweet treats, pastries, and other goodies filled with the toxic,…
By Karen Foster Insomnia is a frequently cited problem, affecting 30-60% of peri- and postmenopausal women. Depressive symptoms are nearly equally prevalent, affecting 25-40% of this female population. Investigating the neural link between sleep and anxiety, UC Berkeley neuroscientists Matthew Walker and Eti Ben Simon…
Op-Ed by Niamh Michail The rise of nutritionalism — focusing on nutrient content rather than the whole food — has created a ‘nutritional cacophony’ that leaves people confused. Today, the average individual faces a ‘nutritional cacophony’ when navigating food choices. He or she might feel…
By Rosanne Lindsay, ND Holiday season is here and food is a central theme, beginning with Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to acknowledge those people and things for which you are grateful. Gratitude reminds you that when you get stuck in life and feel overwhelmed,…
By Mae Chan New research suggests that infant girls fed soy formula are more likely to develop severe menstrual pain as young adults. The finding adds to the growing body of literature that suggests exposure to soy formula during early life may have detrimental effects…
The joyous time of the holiday season brings with it several factors that can cause stress to become out of control. But there a few simple and all natural ways that work wonders for combating that extra pressure this season! 5 Ways To Beat Holiday…
By Anna Hunt A diet full of natural healthy foods is a guaranteed way to help the body maintain optimal function. Unfortunately, mass production of food means many live foods sold in stores are depleted of nutrients due to overuse of chemicals in soil and…
By Sara Tipton Recent studies have shown that 90% of Americans use digital devices for two or more hours each day and the average American spends more time a day on high-tech devices than they do sleeping: 8 hours and 21 minutes to be exact. If you’ve ever considered…
By Sara Tipton Vitamin D is an essential nutrient and one that can be synthesized by our body when sunlight hits our skin. But during the winter when we are curled up by a warm fire sipping hot cocoa, it can be hard to get enough…
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