Natural Solutions
FIVE TIPS FOR STAYING FIT WHILE QUARANTINED
Navigating life in COVID is emotionally and physically exhausting. Quarantine is hard. Full stop.
5 min |
February 2021
Natural Solutions
5 Tips TO MAKE THIS THE YEAR TO LOSE WEIGHT
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 pounds of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits.
3 min |
February 2021
Natural Solutions
4 EXPERT TIPS FOR Men to Age Gracefully
We all want to believe that we get better with age, but growing older can often make a man feel more like a broken-down beater than a classic car. Luckily, it is possible to handle the process with strength and integrity. Try a modern approach to aging gracefully with these four steps,” says Dr. Spar.
2 min |
February 2021
Natural Solutions
10 Science-Backed Steps to Eat Less and Weigh Less with “Whole Person”
Could nourishing ourselves multi-dimensionally — physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially — give us the scientifically sound nourishment we need to lose weight and keep it off?
9 min |
February 2021
Reason magazine
What It's Like To Treat Opioid Addiction in Appalachia
Psychiatrist Sally Satel on her eye-opening year at a clinic in Ironton, Ohio.
10+ min |
April 2021
Bloomberg Businessweek
A Crisis With No End in Sight
The opioid epidemic has worsened with Covid as overdoses reach new highs
6 min |
March 01, 2021
Alternative Medicine
Ginseng the “ALL-HEALING MAN ROOT.”
Ginseng is one of the most popular herbs worldwide. It has been used as an herbal remedy in Asia for more than 5000 years. In many countries, it has been used in traditional medicine. and as a nutritional supplement that improves the well-being and quality of life and promotes longevity. In TCM it is renowned for restoring the yin and yang. There are over 8000 studies concerning Korean Red Ginseng in PubMed, indicating the significant interest it has generated.
3 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
HEALTHY GUT FUNCTION CAN BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Healthy gut function can help improve and boost your immune system. It is your gut that helps to improve your body’s ability to fight infections. Our localized immune system is where 80% of your immune system is.
3 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
HOW SOCIAL DISTANCING Has Become the “Silent Pandemic”
We’ve been living in the wake of COVID-19 for nearly a year, and enduring a number of unfamiliar stressors that are causing anxieties to stay elevated. Whether you’re fearful of catching the virus; missing out on upcoming activities and milestones; or struggling with the economic toll the pandemic has had on us both individually and collectively, there are things you can proactively do to make life better.
3 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
Discovering Whole Person INTEGRATIVE EATING
The idea to explore a multidimensional, ancient-food-wisdom approach to food and eating had its genesis in New Delhi, India, where my co-author and husband, behavioral scientist Larry Scherwitz, Ph.D., had been invited to present at the First International Conference on Lifestyle and Health. While there, I had the opportunity to interview clinical cardiologist Dr. K. L. Chopra—father and mentor of Deepak Chopra, M.D., who is an integrative medicine and personal-transformation pioneer—about a magazine article I was intending to write on yoga and diet.
6 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
IN SEASON Chickpeas (GARBANZO BEANS)
Chickpeas appear in early recordings in Turkey well over 5000 years ago. India produces the most chickpeas worldwide but they are grown in more than 50 countries. An excellent source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and some minerals, they are a nutritious staple of many diets. The name chickpea comes from the Latin word cancer, referring to the plant family of legumes, Fabaceae. It is also known by its popular Spanish-derived name, the garbanzo bean. Kidney beans, black beans, lima beans, and peanuts are other familiar foods found in this legume family.
1 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
8 SUPERSMART SUPERFOODS Your Kids Will Love
Having trouble getting your kids to eat healthily? When you package these superfood hits into your kid’s menu you can be sure you are giving them the nutrients they need and show them great nutrition is just around the corner!
2 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
Living Too Clean WHAT PROBIOTICS Can Do During the Current Pandemic
We are living in extraordinary times. The pandemic has prompted essential changes in our hygiene routines like social distancing, mask-wearing, and handwashing, but could implementing all of these microbe-phobic practices trigger other health problems? The hyper-clean living efforts we’re implementing to protect ourselves from COVID-19 could be making our body’s natural immune system weaker and also set us up for long-term health problems.
3 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
Aged Garlic Extract a True Contender for Heart Health
While fish oil supplements are often touted first for heart health, research has shown a surprising and robust benefit of garlic therapy. Whether in your favorite Italian dish or taken as a dietary supplement, garlic has some very important preventative and healing benefits that cannot be ignored for heart health.
4 min |
February 2021
Alternative Medicine
4 TIPS FOR IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH during quarantine
HEALTH NEWS & TIPS
1 min |
February 2021
Reader's Digest US
Lift Your Own Spirits
We all feel down now and then, especially lately. These techniques can help you bounce back.
6 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
When Man's Best Friend Is Also the Best Medicine
The powerful bond between humans and their pets has always been easily recognizable. Still, every year when we put together the Pets & Your Health edition of Central Florida Health News, we find stories of courage and understanding so strong we can’t help but be inspired.
2 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
POP QUIZ!
Pet Allergies? Get the Facts on the Best Way to Cope
3 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
HEALING PAWS
A Service Canine, A Veteran, and the Journey Back From the Edge
4 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
On Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals and Freelancers
If you watch a service animal with their human, there is a higher level of nonverbal communication taking place. The training that enables and facilitates that level of connection often takes years of training.
1 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
Cook Up the Good Stuff for Your Pup
You look down at the floor, and the little guy looks back at you, expectantly. The unspoken message transferred from his eyes to yours: “It’s dinnertime, right?”
4 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Eye
Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed disorder that has potentially serious general and eye health consequences. Approximately 25% of men and 10% of women are affected, but unfortunately, 80% of these are undiagnosed. High rates of undiagnosed patients may be due to the fact that the best test, a polysomnography sleep study, is inconvenient for the patients and can be very costly as it requires overnight monitoring of your breathing and other body functions during sleep while at a sleep center.
1 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION
Dr. Haight Dispels COVID-19 Myths and Explains Why He Trusts Vaccine
4 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the Florida Department of Health in Polk County is bringing awareness to the importance of a nutritious, healthy lifestyle.
1 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Health News
BATTLING OBESITY
Lakeland Regional Health Unveils New Weight Loss Institute
4 min |
March 2021
Better Nutrition
Natural Rx for Covid Long-Haulers
Around 10 percent of Covid patients continue to experience symptoms long after they’ve beaten the infection. Here’s what you need to know about these lingering issues.
3 min |
February 2021
Better Nutrition
Trouble Swallowing?
If you experience difficulty swallowing, you might have a recently recognized condition called eosinophilic esophagitis, which may be caused by food allergies.
5 min |
February 2021
Better Nutrition
Skin in the Game
Let us introduce you to Goodfi sh, a sustainable snack company where salmon skin is the star (and super healthy!) ingredient.
3 min |
February 2021
Better Nutrition
Must-Know Facts About Nutritional Yeast
This vegan-friendly and B vitamin-packed ingredient adds a cheesy flavor to everything, from popcorn to potatoes.
5 min |
February 2021
Better Nutrition
Moringa – Cook With Color
In India, moringa has long been used medicinally. This nutrient-dense green food, best known for its energy-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, adds a mild spinach flavor to recipes like this delicious dip.
1 min |