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Sep 18, 2020 · Health & WellnessThe New Way to Manage Your Chronic Pain with CBD
Overall, CBD is an emerging, legal option for chronic pain patients. Unlike opiates, CBD isn’t debilitating or psychoactive, won’t cause dependency or addiction, and is a good long term solution to a long term problem.
Sep 4, 2020 · Health & WellnessBotanical Water: From Plate to Skincare
I look at food and not only see it as nourishment for my body, but also at the possibilities it has for my skin. I’m forever repurposing, reusing and “rebranding” my food. I take oatmeal from breakfast to face mask and zucchini water from waste to skin wonder.
Aug 31, 2020 · Health & Wellness7 Ways to Find Forgiveness
With fuses short and anger coming at us from all sides, these days, forgiveness can seem like a tall order. But it’s absolutely essential that we learn to let go of the anger that can make us physically sick, injuring our cardiovascular system, our immunity, even our brain. Put it this way: your life may actually depend on your ability to forgive, so now’s the time to up your game.
Aug 24, 2020 · Health & Wellness20 Ways to Curb Acid Reflux Without PPIs
I’ve never been a fan of proton pump inhibiters (PPIs) – quite the opposite in fact. They were originally marketed as medical miracle drugs for conditions related to the over-production of gastric acid. But since PPIs first came on the market in the 80’s, the stuff has gradually revealed itself to be far more dangerous than anyone could have originally imagined, as indicated by the more than 15,000 lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of both prescription and OTC versions of PPIs.
Aug 17, 2020 · Health & WellnessTime in Nature – The Medicine Everyone Needs Now!
Until we get a handle on the pandemic, we all need to give our minds and bodies extra TLC and engage in just about any and every activity possible that can contribute to supporting our well-being through these tough times. Good sleep, healthy foods, no sugar and regular movement – these are all essential parts of the self-care package, but don’t forget one of the most under-rated wellness habits: spending time in nature.
Aug 14, 2020 · Health & WellnessWhat are “Cone” Chemicals in Cosmetics?
Countless cosmetics are filled with chemicals known as “cones,” such as dimethicone or silicone. While cones aren’t the worst health offenders, they’re a nightmare for skin.
Aug 10, 2020 · Health & Wellness9 Ways to Laugh More Every Day
Though it may be harder to come by these days, laughing it up does wonders for your health, so I urge you to indulge every day. Just like getting good sleep, eating your veggies and daily exercise, laughter is an essential, particularly now, when it’s so easy for our chaotic world to drag spirits down.
Aug 3, 2020 · Health & Wellness6 Ways to Minimize Your Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Now, millions of people are rushing to upgrade their health habits to build immunity so they’ll be ready to fend off the next viral spike should it come (and it probably will). That’s at least one positive sea-change to come out of our current pandemic era. A great way to start is by removing the toxins that undermine it, and topping that list are the endocrine disrupters (EDs).
Jul 31, 2020 · Health & WellnessCannabidiol CBD Oil Guide for Plant-Based Wellness
In the past decade, the national conversation surrounding medicinal cannabis has shifted significantly. It’s no longer a question of if it works, but rather how it can be used for maximum benefit.
Jul 20, 2020 · Health & Wellness9 Reasons The Pandemic’s Sapping Your Energy - and How to Fix It
To power through all those pandemic-generated Zoom-calls, hours of parenting, and tending to the rest of our busy lives, we need energy and plenty of it. But for a lot of us dealing with "crisis fatigue," that much needed energy is exactly what's in short supply.
Jul 17, 2020 · Health & WellnessCan EMDR Change Your Brain?
Why eye movement desensitization and reprocessing — or EMDR — may help treat trauma.
Jul 10, 2020 · Health & WellnessEver-Changing Epidermis: How Life During a Pandemic Affects Skin
Our skin is constantly changing. I’ve always touted that there’s no such thing as skin types. It can change daily. We can wake up with dry skin and go to sleep with oily skin. This is even more relevant right now. Our lifestyles during the pandemic are creating a host of new skin issues.
Jun 26, 2020 · Health & WellnessResilience, Compassion, and Science for Healing Today
The Dalai Lama shares his insights into resilience and compassion during these complicated times.
Jun 22, 2020 · Health & Wellness11 Ways to Send Quarantine Constipation Packing
Constipation is one of those all-too-common health annoyances that virtually everyone suffers through from time to time. Granted the occasional bout is disruptive and can make you feel, dare we say it, crappy, frequent bouts can be a warning – or at least a nudge from your gut telling you to start paying it more attention.
Jun 19, 2020 · Health & WellnessWeekly Roundup 6/14 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
- Jun 12, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 6/7 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
- Jun 5, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/31 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
Jun 1, 2020 · Health & WellnessThe Many Ways to Protect Yourself in a Post-COVID Lockdown World
Here’s a silver lining in the pandemic we’re all stuck in the middle of. With each passing day, we learn more about the COVID-19 virus and how it behaves. That, in turn, inches us closer to winning the battle against it. But we’re still in the early stages, with many more questions than answers.
- May 29, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/24 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
May 25, 2020 · Health & Wellness6 New Mental Health Rules for the COVID-19 Era
Living through the COVID-19 era has taught us quite a few lessons, as well as given us the time to contemplate them. Though no one can say for sure what’s next, safe to say things will be different and, in ways we can’t yet imagine, challenging. Going forward, supporting our mental health will be just as important as taking care of our physical health as we make the transition to life after lockdown.
- May 22, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/17 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
May 18, 2020 · Health & WellnessStrengthen Your Viral Defenses with Vitamin D
We all can do a lot more to fortify our immune systems to help keep COVID-19 scourge at bay, namely: trading processed foods for healthy, whole foods; cutting sugar to the bone; getting plenty of sleep; practicing meditation and relaxation techniques; and moving as much as possible (without over-doing it) throughout the day. But here’s one more essential element to add to your anti-COVID-19 arsenal – vitamin D.
- May 15, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/10 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.
- May 8, 2020 · Health & Wellness
Weekly Roundup 5/3 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News
Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.