It was an epic fail. The full force of an impact that should have been displaced by two hips, thighs, and legs, was instead taken by only the right lower limb. Limping away, I knew I was out for the night with the full extent of the injury looming as pain radiated from the knee…
Study Reveals Benefits of Sunlight
Sleep disorders are pervasive and approximately one in three adults suffer from mild insomnia. As stress levels rise around the world, insomnia is becoming more prevalent in adults. But a new study led by Monash University has found that getting enough natural sunlight each day could help to reduce insomnia and improve mood. The study…
Solar Terms: Ginger and Midday Walks Help to Obtain Yang Energy
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Testing for Lyme Disease and Treating It
This is part two of a three-part series exploring Lyme disease: how to test for it, treat it, and prevent it. One of the difficulties of Lyme disease is actually figuring out if you have it. Unlike many other diseases, diagnosis can be difficult. This is true of other tick-borne illnesses as well. The western…
How to Choose a Home Exercise Machine
Most people don’t need another excuse not to exercise: no time, too hot, too cold, or even pain and practicality can hold people back. Purchasing a home exercise machine can help solve the problem and make exercise much easier. Hopping on an exercise bike for 15 minutes, for example, can help you squeeze in a…
The Hormonal Stress Buster
It goes without saying that stress has become one of the most prevalent health concerns we’re facing during these trying times. Unfortunately, stress has major far-reaching tentacles impacting almost every disease and autoimmune issue known to man. It can manifest in things such as weight-loss resistance, migraine headaches, or even acne. And, it can be…
Why You Should Add Oyster Mushrooms to Your Meals
Oyster mushrooms stand out among fungi species for their fan-shaped, oyster-like caps. Not only do oyster mushrooms resemble oysters, but their mild flavor is seafood-like and somewhat nutty. In the wild, you can find oyster mushrooms growing on decaying wood such as beech and aspen trees. While they grow year-round, they’re most likely to fruit…
The Omega-6 Apocalypse
The majority of Americans are being misled by official health recommendations to eat “healthy” vegetable oils. Even the term “vegetable oil” is misleading because it gives you the impression that you are receiving vegetable micronutrients when these oils are usually toxic, industrially processed seed oils. Seed oils are a key ingredient in processed foods and…
Standing on One Leg Is a Sign of Good Health
Research shows that people’s ability to stand on one leg is an indicator of health and that getting better at standing on one leg can add to fitness and potentially lifespan. Being able to stand on one leg is linked to increased levels of physical activity and decreased risk of falls and is associated with…
The 6-Foot Myth
I travel a lot, for business as well as pleasure. It’s amazing how each area of the United States handles the pandemic (actually, now an endemic) so differently. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a zoo even in the best of times, but it is going through a major renovation for the 2028 Summer Olympics….
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