Category: Health Conditions

In Long Run, Antidepressants Don’t Improve Quality of Life: Study

Millions of Americans take antidepressants to combat low moods. But a large, new study suggests that these medications over time may do little to improve overall quality of life. “We found the change in health-related quality of life to be comparable or similar between patients that used antidepressant medications and those who did not use…


Natural Arthritis Remedies

Ridding the body of arthritis is often one of the easiest and fastest natural remedies. What Causes Arthritis? Inflammation Calcium deficiency Protein deficiency Dehydration Misalignment This doesn’t mean it’s time to make an appointment with your chiropractor and then go to the grocery store to purchase milk, steak, and Advil. Milk is a terrible source of calcium; the body…


The Health Benefits of a Vacation

C.J. is 52 years old, happily married, has two teenagers, and is a big-time TV executive. It was her annual check-up, and she was in her usual rush to get in and out. I’ve known C.J. for close to 25 years; she has been in menopause for three years and is on a low dose…


What Is Healthy, Anyway?

Global interest in health has never been more pronounced than it is today. In much of America, and throughout the industrialized world, people are living in fear of getting sick—not just with COVID-19, but also with cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and more. At the same time, the majority of us suffer from significant health problems….


Yin and Yang: The Path to a Balanced Life

Stand on one foot for just a few seconds, and life can immediately become awkward or even precarious. Once you’re back in balance with both feet firmly on the ground, strength, stability, and harmony return. This is the lesson of yin and yang. Yin and yang are symbolized by the taiji—a circle composed of two…


Diabetes Quick Fix: Greek Bean and Vegetable Soup (Fassoulada)

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Known in Greece as fassoulada, this hearty, thick soup is a popular dish there. Navy beans, onion, tomatoes and garlic make up the basis of the soup. Helpful Hint: — You can find minced garlic in the produce section of the market. Countdown: — Prepare ingredients. — Make…


What Is Bell’s Palsy? Migraine Headache May Double the Risk

Migraine headaches may double the risk of Bell’s palsy (facial paralysis). Bell’s palsy is a condition categorized by a sudden weakness in facial muscles. This muscle weakness can cause half of your face to droop and make your smile look one-sided or as if one eye is nearly closed. Bell’s palsy can occur at any…


Dimensions of Detoxing 

From colon cleanses to juice fasts, detoxing has become a health fad with a noble goal: flushing bad elements out of the body. But if you do a casual internet search on detoxing, you’ll see lots of dismissals from medical “experts” who say there is zero benefit to these practices. They argue that the body detoxes…


Basic Skills for Being a Healthy Human

“Chinese medicine” is a bit of a misnomer. When I began my studies in acupuncture, I thought I was going to learn about medicine. Instead, we learned about health, at least as the foundation. Although Chinese medicine has a robust understanding of disease pathology and the many avenues to its treatment and cure, it more…


Screen Cleaning

In 2014, Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizational guru, rose to stardom with her No. 1 New York Times Bestseller, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” This subsequently launched her Netflix career, and she became a household name and initiated a nationwide frenzy of tidying up America. Her catchy method of cleaning up cluttered homes is…