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Aug 16, 2019 · Health & WellnessWhy Having a Gratitude Practice is a Game Changer and How to Start One
With all the recent buzz about gratitude practices, most of us know that committing to one can increase your happiness. But did you know it can also improve your health and wellbeing?
Aug 9, 2019 · Health & Wellness7 Simple Recipes to Make Your Own Natural Skin Care Products
DIY skincare and bath products are easy, fun, economical – and make the best personalized gifts. Making your own products isn’t just a blast- it’s a healthful (and even educational), hobby that the whole family can enjoy.
Aug 2, 2019 · Health & WellnessA Therapist Debunks Common Misconceptions About Trauma
When trauma was first conceptualized, it was defined as a ‘’catastrophic event outside the usual human experience”. At the time, people linked trauma with specific events such as war, torture, and the Holocaust. However, more research on neurobiology, the human experience, and even current events have open the door to a broader conversation about how many of us are truly exposed to trauma.
Jul 26, 2019 · Health & WellnessChanging the Way We View Illness and Recovery in Our Kids
I’m often asked by parents if there are any “alternative medicines” to help their child recover from a particular illness. I tell them that the most alternative medicine these days is time. Recovery takes time. Being healthy does not mean you never get sick. It means you are able to recover in a relatively short period of time.
Jul 8, 2019 · Health & Wellness5 Weight Loss Myths to Bust Today!
Lots of people aren’t happy with theirs and everyone knows that too much of it literally weighs you down. However, not everyone realizes that the extra weight can also set the stage for most of the problems we are all trying hard to avoid: obesity, diabetes, dementia, cancer, the list goes on. My advice? To minimize the risk of developing these life-wrecking problems, start taking steps to drop the excess, and by that I mean slowly, sensibly and safely.
Jun 28, 2019 · Health & Wellness8 Little-Known Facts About Sunscreens
Do you depend on sunscreen for skin protection? Millions of Americans do, but they shouldn’t rely on it alone. The rate of melanoma diagnosis is increasing. The consensus among scientists is that sunscreens alone cannot reverse this trend. Yet a good sunscreen can play a role in preventing sunburns – a major risk factor for melanoma – provided you use it correctly.
Jun 17, 2019 · Health & WellnessGo Wild – and Take the Medicine That’s Just Outside Your Door
Not that long ago, mankind lived and worked mostly outdoors. Fast forward a few generations and now most of our time is spent almost exclusively indoors. By day, we’re sealed into windowless office cubes and by night, we’re holed up at home in a darkened room watching Netflix. We’re literally walled off from the natural world, not to mention other people.
Jun 14, 2019 · Health & WellnessWhat It’s Like To Grow Up With A Famous Holistic Medicine Pioneer For Your Dad
To hundreds of patients, including celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Seamus Mullen (plus the millions more he reaches through appearances on the Today show) Frank Lipman, MD, is known as “Doctor.” And not just any doctor—he’s one of the country’s leading integrative health practitioners. But to Alison Stone, LCSW, he’s “Dad.” And in the halls of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, he’s also her boss.
Jun 7, 2019 · Health & WellnessCan You Really Make Yourself Smarter? Biohacking Your Brain
Biohacking is using pretty much anything at your disposal (medications, knowledge, science, therapies, etc.) to make your body and brain work at its full potential. Some people get into biohacking to improve energy, some are interested in better focus, and some want inflammation relief. There is a biohack for every one of these problems and more. Too good to be true? I assure you, it’s not.
May 17, 2019 · Health & WellnessHow to Reverse Female Hair Loss
According to ancient literature, women’s hair symbolizes strength, physical attraction, health, femininity, and even social status. Then as now, hair is a symbol of self, and our hairstyles are a powerful form of self-expression.
Apr 12, 2019 · Health & WellnessInvaluable Lessons From A Pediatrician
After 25 years practicing pediatrics, and caring for thousands of children, I’ve noticed some patterns that offer me a deeper vision of health. I’d like to share some of those invaluable lessons with parents.
Apr 10, 2019 · Health & Wellness12 Ways to Balance Your Hormones for Optimal Health
I see so many patients complaining of multiple symptoms like thinning hair, brittle nails, erupting skin, poor sleep, exhaustion, constipation, sexual or menstrual dysfunction and weight gain. These are all clues that can suggest hormonal imbalance – several different types.
Apr 8, 2019 · Health & Wellness4 Things to Know About Glyphosate - aka Roundup - and How to Side-Step It
You’ve probably seen the TV ads for Roundup, the popular pesticide/herbicide, with a Mr. All-American homeowner mowing down weeds like a killer who’s stepped out of the Wild West. That’s actually a pretty apt image because the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, is in my opinion one of the most dangerous killers out there – of our health!
Mar 29, 2019 · Health & WellnessBeatles Fan? Check Out “The Glyphosate Song”
I’m a Beatles fan, always have been, thanks to my dad. When I was visiting my parents in Houston over the weekend, I came downstairs Sunday morning to Dad streaming the Beatles station on Spotify. “Yesterday” has always been one of his favorites! A few years ago,...
Mar 27, 2019 · Health & Wellness4 Ways to Heal Yourself With Sound
Whether you’re conscious of it or not, just about every day, you’re harnessing the healing power of sound to energize, motivate, comfort, and soothe your mind and body….
Mar 18, 2019 · Health & WellnessAre You Joy Deficient?
In my practice, we talk a lot about cultivating the good habits that are foundational to creating a healthy and happy life: wholesome real food, restorative rest, movement, relaxation, protection from toxins and connection. But in the whirl of our fast-paced, over-scheduled lives, there is another element which is often overlooked – and that’s joy.
Mar 5, 2019 · Health & WellnessThe Healing Power of Laughter
What’s one prescription I am always happy to dispense? Take two belly laughs and call me in the morning. Safer than any big pharma pill-of-the-moment and free of harmful side effects, laughter is one of the easiest things you can do to promote healing and well being.
Feb 21, 2019 · Health & WellnessHow to Incorporate Digital Detoxing into Your Life
To get into the unplugged groove, start by taking baby steps and keep challenging yourself to cut the cord a bit further every day. Here are a few simple tips for those just starting their digital detox journey—and for those of you who might need a little tune-up.
Feb 20, 2019 · Health & WellnessWhy You Should Think About Doing a Digital Detox
Hunched over the laptop after work? Phone tucked under your pillow at night? Glued to the iPad on your commute? You might be a good candidate for a digital detox. By periodically unplugging, you can start reclaiming the real life experiences all those gadgets steal from us daily.
Feb 18, 2019 · Health & WellnessMake Friends with Fat – and Savor the Benefits
Eating an aggressively low fat diet is not the ticket to health we once thought it was. So, if your diet is extra lean, it’s time to give it a re-think and fatten it up! Fat is absolutely essential for every function of the body and brain, so shorting yourself on this delicious stuff may well be doing more harm than good.
Feb 15, 2019 · Health & Wellness10 Tips for Natural Anxiety Relief
Anxiety, be it the occasional bout or a default state of mind, is a fact of life these days, for too many of us. With so much chaos swirling around us 24/7, it can be a challenge to stay calm and emotionally balanced.
Feb 10, 2019 · Health & WellnessWhy You Should Avoid Using Scented Products
I get it; we all like to smell nice. In fact, there’s a multi-billion dollar industry dedicated to insuring that we do. Unfortunately this results in many people dousing their bodies in synthetic fragrances and perfumes 7 days a week, including cosmetics, personal care products, household cleaners, air-fresheners, deodorizers, laundry detergents, dryer sheets, and so on. While this may smell nice, the effects are anything but.