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Sep 6, 2024 · Health & WellnessHow to Conduct a “Fun Audit”
Missing out on fun? Here's how to identify what truly brings you joy and satisfaction.
Sep 2, 2024 · Health & Wellness11 Ways a Balanced HPA Axis Changes Your Health Forever!
Let’s face it, just about all of us hate the feeling of being under too much stress. Not only because being stressed feels lousy in the moment, but living with it, unrelieved, day in and day out, is a major starting point for physical dysfunction and disease, with ripple effects felt across virtually every cell in your body – a big potential downside to all that interconnection. One way to understand what’s going on? Technically speaking, it’s the disruption of the ‘HPA’ or ‘hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal’ axis, which refers to the ongoing conversation between different body systems that, between them, regulate the response to stress, both acute and chronic. Learn to keep it on an even keel and you’ll be on your way to a much healthier, happier and, very likely, longer life.
Aug 2, 2024 · Health & WellnessNavigating Summer Distractions: Tips for Staying on Track
Do you tend to feel unfocused and distracted in the summer? Or frustrated and somewhat “checked out” of work? If so, you are not alone and this is quite common. The carefree spirit of the season can clash with the demands of work. There's a disconnect between the excitement outside and the need to concentrate at the office.
Jul 26, 2024 · Health & WellnessRadiant Skin from Within: Unveiling the Gut-Skin Connection
Are you struggling with skin issues like acne, psoriasis, rosacea, or eczema? Are you a skincare enthusiast and want to get that summer glow from within? It’s time to look below the skin's surface and understand that when it comes to achieving and maintaining great skin, one of the most impactful areas to consider is the connection between your gut microbiome and skin health!
Jul 15, 2024 · Health & WellnessThe Dangers of Forever Chemicals and 6 Ways to Avoid Them
For many years, we in the integrative medical community have known that toxic chemicals are something to avoid at all costs, the thinking being that the lighter our ‘toxic load’ and the fewer industrial chemicals we ingest, the better and more sustainable our health will be. That’s still the idea. But over the last few years, the unsettling news about the pervasiveness of ‘forever chemicals’ or PFUAS (aka ‘per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has brought a new awareness about just how difficult they are to avoid. In short, they are everywhere and stemming the tide will take some doing – both on a personal and global level.
Jun 28, 2024 · Health & WellnessDiscover How Play Can Improve Your Mental Health
Explore how adopting a more playful attitude toward life can boost your mental health.
Jun 10, 2024 · Health & Wellness6 Ways Anger Torpedoes Your Immunity – and 7 Ways to Fix It
Anger. Whether you show it to the outside world or not, whether it seems like an appropriate response to a difficult set of circumstances or not, in health terms, anger is mostly a negative. What makes it especially so is anger’s ability to endanger your health by severely undercutting your immunity, aka your ability to stay well. And, as you age and immunity naturally wanes, that’s the last thing you want to do. What’s the connection between anger and immunity? A lot more than you may realize, so here is some food for thought on the topic, plus a few ways to diffuse anger when it comes knocking.
May 31, 2024 · Health & WellnessHow to Optimize Your Skin’s Natural Detoxification Process
Learn more about the vital role your skin plays in detoxification — and how you can support it.
May 6, 2024 · Health & Wellness7 Types of Rest You Really Need for Longevity
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And while self-care may mean different things to different people, the need for adequate rest is universal. To live well and feel well for as long as possible, it’s essential to bake rest into your daily routine, because you can’t really bank or stockpile rest; it needs to be a daily habit. Most people equate rest solely with sleep, but there's a good bit more to it. To truly thrive over the long-haul, be advised that rest is more than just sleeping soundly through the night (though that’s a good start). Fact is, rest has many faces, and there are seven types of rest you need to get to know better.
May 3, 2024 · Health & WellnessDemystifying Functional and Integrative Medicine: What It Is and What It Isn't
Heard of the terms "functional medicine" and "integrative medicine"? Learn what do these terms really mean, and perhaps more importantly, what do they not mean here.
Apr 19, 2024 · Health & WellnessHow Soil Health Is Connected to Human Health — and So Much More
You may not be able to see them, but the microorganisms in the soil have a major impact on human nutrition and health.
Apr 5, 2024 · Health & WellnessWhat Are the Benefits of L-Theanine?
This amino acid can mitigate the effects of stress in several ways, according to research. Here’s how.
Mar 29, 2024 · Health & Wellness12 Key Nutrients for Mood Support
According to nutritional psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, these are the most important nutrients for supporting your mental health.
Mar 15, 2024 · Health & WellnessHow to Cope With Chronic Complainers
Here's how to avoid getting drawn into other people’s negativity spirals.
Feb 23, 2024 · Health & WellnessUnlocking Relief: A Functional Medicine Approach to PMS
Did you know that 75% of reproductive aged women experience mild to moderate PMS symptoms? Learn more about PMS and how to address it with functional medicine here.
Feb 16, 2024 · Health & WellnessAspartame and Cancer Risk
Aspartame — the ubiquitous artificial sweetener sold under the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, and Sugar Twin — has sparked controversy for decades, but in 2023 a leading health watchdog for the first time officially labeled it as a possible carcinogen.
Feb 12, 2024 · Health & WellnessMeet Metformin – and It’s Anti-Aging Superpowers
By now, my readers may be aware of my interest in longevity-focused medicine, particularly in light of all of the exciting anti-aging and longevity research and promising treatments making news almost every day.
Feb 9, 2024 · Health & WellnessWhat Is Sound Healing?
While we’re often inundated by noise, we might overlook the fact that sound can be therapeutic for the body and mind.
Feb 5, 2024 · Health & Wellness9 Ways to Develop an Attitude of Gratitude
Particularly these days, life is not without its challenges. We live in a time of global upheaval and chronic anxiety, and the prospect of navigating through it can seem daunting.
Feb 2, 2024 · Health & WellnessA Beginner’s Guide to Meditation
You may want to sit down while reading this.
Jan 29, 2024 · Health & Wellness10 Tips to Banish Blood Pressure Problems Naturally
So, you go for an annual check-up and your primary care doc slaps on the blood pressure cuff and then delivers the bad news. Your blood pressure, which has been steadily ticking up for years, has now crossed the threshold, into either borderline or bona fide hypertension.
Jan 26, 2024 · Health & WellnessThe Skinny on Visceral Fat: It’s Health Implications & How to Get Rid of It
When we want to improve our health, be it for a new year’s resolution or enhanced longevity, many of us focus on weight loss.
Jan 17, 2024 · Health & WellnessHealth Coach Tip – All About Zinc
Did you know that zinc’s benefits are wide-ranging and essential for the proper functioning of our bodies? Zinc plays a role in maintaining optimal health and wellness, from immune support to wound healing.
Jan 12, 2024 · Health & Wellness7 Signs That Your Mental Health Needs Attention
You know when a cold is coming on thanks to telltale symptoms like a sore throat, cough, or a stuffy nose. But you may not be quite so attuned to the signs of oncoming mental unwellness.