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Simplifying Nutrition for Better Health and Balance

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Written by: Lisa Masé

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Simplifying dietary habits periodically can significantly impact health by addressing the root causes of various health issues. This approach supports digestion, detoxification, and emotional well-being, paving the way for improved energy levels, mental clarity, and overall balance in the body.

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Foot Reflexology as a Do-It-Yourself Lymphatic Cleanse

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Written by: Christopher Vasey, N.D.

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Foot reflexology, like all lymphatic draining methods, is a therapeutic approach that makes it possible to work directly on the lymphatic system. It can also reach lymphatic organs in the depths of the body...

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Busting the Myths about Carbs and Fat

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Written by: Kristin Grayce McGary

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We need a steady source of fuel for our bodies to run efficiently. Simple carbohydrates (sugars, starches, and grains) burn quickly and don’t last. They also cause spikes in insulin.

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A Growing Threat to All Life on Earth: Electromagnetic Radiation

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Written by: Yury Kronn, Ph.D.

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Every day I get emails pointing out some new scientific research data on the damage to human health caused by electromagnetic radiation.

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The Future of Mental Health: Beyond Traditional Therapies

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Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com

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In the United States, we're facing a mental health crisis unlike any before. It's a wave of depression, anxiety, and a host of other psychological burdens crashing over our collective well-being.

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The Impact of Green and Blue Spaces on Mental Health in Older Adults

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Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com

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According to the 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health, approximately 21% of U.S. adults have experienced mental illness, with this burden being slightly higher in states like Washington.

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Habits That Hurt, Habits That Help

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Written by: Michelle Schoffro Cook

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 it’s important to understand the impact of stress and, more importantly, how to reduce the effects of stress to keep your immune system strong and healthy.

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Trampoline Exercises: Bounce Your Way Back to Immune Health

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Written by: Christopher Vasey, N.D.

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Jumping on a trampoline, also called a rebounder, has been revealed to provide valuable assistance for accelerating lymph circulation and decongesting the lymphatic system.

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Dementia: Denial Is Not an Option

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Written by: Leona Upton Illig

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I wish I had known more about dementia and its effects right from the start. I might have avoided a lot of stress on my family, on me . . . and on Mom.

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Which Blood Sugar Monitor Is Best?

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Written by: Neale Cohen, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

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Monitoring the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is vital if you have diabetes. You get results in real time, which allows you to adjust your medications, exercise and food accordingly.

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Sugar—Not So Sweet?

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Written by: Kristin Grayce McGary

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Most of us have been raised on a carbohydrate-based diet, which means we’re slaves to glucose. As your body digests starches, glucose is the result.

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The Law of Similars: Homeopathy and Nano-Medicine

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Written by: Jerry M. Kantor

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Homeopathy’s central dictum, the law of similars (use like to cure like), may be restated: In the appropriate situation, illness or disease symptoms are effectively addressed by a substance whose otherwise toxic effect is to produce equivalent or similar symptoms.

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Understanding America's Diminishing Faith in Vaccination

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Written by: Michael Rozansky-Penn

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Americans have less confidence in vaccines to address a variety of illnesses than they did just a year or two ago, and more people accept misinformation about vaccines and COVID-19, according to a recent health survey.

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Powers of the Dash Diet: A Game-Changer for Women’s Memory

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Written by: Sasha Walek-NYU

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With more than 30 years follow-up, we found that the stronger the adherence to a DASH diet in midlife, the less likely women are to report cognitive issues much later in life,

 

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The What, When, and the Why Not of Antibiotic Use

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Written by: Allen Cheng, Monash University

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The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like?

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Baking a Difference: Choosing Flour for Sourdough Starters

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Written by: Matt Shipman-NC State

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One surprise was that rye flour fostered a much wider diversity of bacteria than any other type of flour

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How to Clear Crystals and the Self

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Written by: Johndennis Govert and Hapi Hara

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Purification is a practice found in all spiritual systems. When working with crystal energy and integrating intention, it is beneficial to use clearing rituals. Remember that clearing yourself is even more important than clearing the crystal.

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Achieve a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle with Mindful Eating Techniques

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Written by: Corrie Pikul-Brown

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Participants in the program showed significant improvement in adherence to a heart-healthy diet, which is one of the biggest drivers of blood pressure, as well as significant improvements in self-awareness, which appears to influence healthy eating habits.

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Esoteric Healing: What, Who, When, Where, and Why

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Written by: Michael J. Shea, Ph.D

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In order to understand how esoteric healing works as a healing modality, there are some basic principles that need to be understood first.

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Rethinking Chronic Back Pain: A Brain-Centered Approach to Healing

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Written by: Approximately 16 million U.S. adults have chronic back pain. Olena Ruban/Moment via Getty Images Yoni Ashar, University of Colorado

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Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, a new study finds

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Truth Behind Fat Blasting Ads: Can You Really Target Belly Fat?

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Written by: Nick Fuller, University of Sydney

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It’s also common to see ads touting special diets, pills and supplements that will blast fat in targeted areas. These ads – which often feature impressive before and after photos taken weeks apart – can seem believable.

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