by Lisa Egan A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book. ~Irish Proverb Are you getting enough sleep on a regular basis? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50-70% of us have trouble sleeping, leading…
by Lily Dane Anyone’s life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit. – Lillie Langtry For years, experts have warned us that overexposure to the sun can lead to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin…
By Dr. Marianna Pochelli Too much research has been devoted to the science of stress, depression and the connection to disease and not enough to the biology of joy. If a greater emphasis was placed on why we don’t go to doctors when we are…
by Mark DeNicola I’m going to be flat out honest with you all. Over the past two years of my life I have struggled with panic and anxiety, most commonly in the form of panic attacks. At first they were always triggered by something in…
by Aaron Dykes Excitotoxins disrupt the neuroendocrine system, triggering depression, scientists believe. Is your depression caused by an inflammatory response? Could excitoxins in the diet in the form of MSG and aspartame be the culprits behind symptoms of depression, behavior disorders and even suicidal tendencies?…
Weekly consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among adolescents is significantly associated with higher consumption of other sugar-sweetened beverages, cigarette smoking, and screen media use, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Duke University. The study was undertaken…
By Izzy (A Simple but Not Easy 5 Step Process) My knees are stiff, my back aches, my neck is in pain. Do I really need to wake up right now? It’s 5am. My mind wanders for a second, but I already know the answer….
by Dr. Victor Marchione It’s widely recognized that stress can present physical symptoms. It can cause fatigue and enhance illnesses, often resulting in further discomfort and even more stress. But as allergy season starts for much of the country, new research is showing stress can…
A morning and evening ritual of tart cherry juice may help you sleep better at night, suggests a new study presented today at the Experimental Biology 2014 meeting. Researchers from Louisiana State University found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice twice a day for two…
Strategy-based cognitive training has the potential to enhance cognitive performance and spill over to real-life benefit according to a data-driven perspective article by the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. The research-based…
Dr. Victor Marchione You want to quit smoking and you’ve tried everything, from gums to sprays, and all else has failed. But have you tried yoga? Long considered the domain of housewives and young professionals, yoga has taken on increasing popularity with athletes and now,…
Dr. Richard Foxx When it comes to the importance of exercise, sometimes I can sound like a broken record. I truly believe it is one of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle and part of the foundation of your overall health. By failing…
By Heather Callaghan If you ever find yourself ruminating on a bad memory, there might be a simple mind trick you could try today. There are a lot of holistic approaches to dealing with the effects of bad past experiences. For instance, a lot of…
by Joe Martino Aspartame has been on the debate block for years as time and time again independent research reveals dangers associated with aspartame consumption, while industry-funded research reveals no dangers. In a new study observing over 60,000 women, diet drinks containing aspartame consumed at…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Ancient Chinese medicine, in many cases, has stood the test of time. Various techniques and herbs that have existed for centuries are still being practiced today, and many have evolved to treat new conditions. It’s often amazing to think about how…
An international research team led by Cesar A. Arias, M.D., Ph.D., at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has identified a new superbug that caused a bloodstream infection in a Brazilian patient. The report appeared in the April 17 issue of…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin According to a new research report by Ipsos Public Affairs, a market research company, Americans are taking nutritional supplements in numbers that are surprising, given the previous estimates. The Council for Responsible Nutrition looked at the data from five years of…
by Joe Martino We have all heard of antioxidants, but have we heard of the mother of all antioxidants? One that is the secret to prevent cancer, heart disease, aging, neurological issues and more? This single antioxidant has been studied in great depth yet most…
By Jefferey Jaxen This is an important piece for those that wish to begin walking their true path in life. Many, including myself, fall victim to advertising, propaganda, and poor food choices that all cloud our true thoughts and beliefs. There are many systems in…
Natural Blaze Physical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. Those who engaged in physical activity at least twice a week had a lower risk of dementia than those…
