Alternative Medicine
FOUR KEY MINERALS for a Healthy Life
Mineral needs can vary dramatically from one person to the next depending upon what you eat, how active you are, your life stage, and family health history. A woman of childbearing age may need to pay more attention to iron, for example, while a perimenopausal mom may need to get extra calcium.
5 min |
Summer 2020
Alternative Medicine
Drink Your Breakfast
If you want to inspire your family to make better breakfast choices, you’ve come to the right place.
2 min |
Summer 2020
Alternative Medicine
A Long, Healthy Life
MEANS MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS NOW
3 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
We Are Allowed to Be Irritated
Winter is over. Birds, squirrels, foxes, and groundhogs are scurrying around my backyard as nature once again expands.
4 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
16 FITNESS MYTHS
16 FITNESS MYTHS
1 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
Summer Sun
WHAT TO WEAR TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN
3 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
The Hidden Pathway in the Brain from Stress to Joy
The emotional brain is the ultimate nurturer. Its role is to save us from stress and return us to a state of optimal wellbeing – joy. How can we tap into our natural drives to get from stress to joy? It takes using emotional tools as the resilience pathways reside in the emotional brain.
5 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
Top 10 Secrets TO HAPPINESS AND CONTENTMENT
There is no true answer to this question that is simple and short. Northwest Vista College Professor and Author Don Lucas, Ph.D, shares what psychological science has revealed as being the 10 secrets to happiness.
6 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
The Stress Impact of COVID-19
5 Ways To Cope And Protect Your Health
3 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
MAKE EXERCISE A WALK IN THE PARK
As the weather warms up in most parts of the country, you are likely looking forward to getting out and walking your pup.
2 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
KEEP SUMMER SOUND WITH THESE SUPPLEMENTS
After many weeks of staying at home, the effects of stress, inactivity, and indulging in comfort foods may be taking a toll on your health.
5 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
4 TIPS FOR FITNESS WHILE QUARANTINED
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is hard at the best of times, and a global pandemic is anything but the best of times.
3 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
10 ways to stay healthy while under quarantine
10 ways to stay healthy while under quarantine
2 min |
Summer 2020
Natural Solutions
REDUCE GUM DISEASE WITH These Critical Nutrients
If your dentist or dental hygienist has told you that you have gum disease, or that you’re at risk for developing it, you’re not alone. Various studies estimate that more than 90 percent of the U.S. population suffers from chronic, ordinary gingivitis.
6 min |
April 2020
Natural Solutions
IT'S ALL CONNECTED: THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS
Your gut, your microbiome (the trillions of bacteria in your colon), and your brain are closely connected through your vagus nerve. The gut-brain axis is basically an endless three-way call, with messages constantly going back and forth.
4 min |
April 2020
Natural Solutions
BRAIN BOOSTER SHOWS PROMISE
Interest in brain health has been on the rise in recent years as both the prevalence and awareness of neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease have increased. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10 percent of Americans age 65 or older (5.6 million people) have Alzheimer’s Disease. Equally if not more alarming, that percentage increases significantly with age. It is estimated that nearly a third (32 percent) of individuals 85 or older is living with Alzheimer’s.
7 min |
April 2020
Natural Solutions
5 Top Botanicals for Treating Problem Skin
Over-the-counter treatments for chronic skin disorders like acne, dandruff and eczema frequently deliver limited relief. One reason is that most of these products are formulated with a single active ingredient that targets only one underlying cause of a given condition, leaving the others (and there are always others) to carry on without therapeutic intervention.
4 min |
April 2020
Natural Solutions
5 Tips to Managing Life in Midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak
Unfortunately, the coronavirus strain is already being categorized as “an epidemic of panic,” despite the fact, that the risk of contracting this contingent remains low compared to the flu we continuously battle.
4 min |
April 2020
Alternative Medicine
TEN TIPS TO CARE FOR YOURSELF - WHILE CARING FOR SOMEONE ELSE
When giving your all in the sacred role of caring for a loved one, an essential piece is often missing from the equation: YOU! You cannot stop living your life. It will not be good for you, and it will certainly not be good for your loved one. The moment you feel trapped, a host of other negative qualities and unhealthy emotions—resentment, anger, impatience, irritability— will begin to creep in.
8 min |
March/April 2020
Natural Solutions
5 Health Benefits of Our Green Spaces
As you get outside this spring, have you ever considered how our green spaces contribute to our health? Studies show that green space and landscaping contribute to health, happiness, and intellect.
3 min |
April 2020
Alternative Medicine
UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING THE EFFECTS OF MOLD TOXICITY AND BIOTOXIN ILLNESS
Did you know that it only takes 24 hours for harmful molds to develop in a moisture-impaired environment? According to a study by the Federal Facilities Council, 43 percent of the buildings tested showed signs of water damage. That means in a single day, your home could potentially endanger you with the risk of mold toxicity and biotoxin illness.
4 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
T. TIME?
You hear a lot of buzz nowadays about low testosterone, now known colloquially as “low T.” Lots of guys assume they have low T because their symptoms appear to match the condition. They’re tired. Their libido is in the toilet. They’re worried about brain fog.
4 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
PRODUCT PICKS
NEW STUDY FINDS KYOLIC® AGED GARLIC EXTRACT™ IMPROVES MICROCIRCULATION TO IMPROVE WOUND HEALING IN AT-RISK PATIENTS
1 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
Is it Hemp or Marijuana?
The legal cannabis industry continues to expand around the world with major contribution to the market coming from continuous legislative victories in North America and Europe. In particular, legalization of medical cannabis and decriminalization in some countries has led to a significant decrease in black-market activity, as people are shifting to legally purchasing cannabis for medical as well as recreational use.
1 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
PERFECT PEEPERS: 7 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
Vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) happens when damage affects the part of the retina called the macula. It’s the part of the eye that delivers the sharp, central vision needed to see objects straight ahead. Over time, loss of central vision can interfere with everyday activities, such as driving, reading, and seeing faces clearly.
3 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
How to Care for Your Skin During Menopause
By the time they reach menopause — which officially begins one year after a woman’s last period — many women think they have their lives figured out. Careers are well established; children are grown and independent; and there’s more time for leisure and self-care. Yet many women in their 40s and 50s are surprised to suddenly notice changes on their skin, including acne and age spots. Fortunately, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say that while many of these changes are inevitable due to hormones, there is a lot women can do at home to lessen these effects. To care for your skin during menopause, Diane S. Berson, MD, FAAD recommends the following tips:
2 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
HOW SAW PALMETTO BERRIES Support Prostate Health
Benefitting from Saw Palmetto Berry requires knowing how to avoid adulterated products.
5 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
CBD HELPFUL FOR PAIN!
Cannabidiol or CBD for short has become extremely popular throughout the United States and the entire world. Various research has been conducted on the effects of CBD. Thus, it has become the hottest new supplement that promises to treat a wide range of conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, and pain. Moreover, CBD is available in all types of forms, from oils to lotions and CBD-infused drinks and foods. But, does it even work? Let’s find out.
2 min |
March/April 2020
Alternative Medicine
Battling Screen Time Overexposure?
This Gummy May Solve The Problem
4 min |
March/April 2020
Central Florida Health News
Healthy Cook
School Lunches to Put You at the Head of the Class
3 min |