Sometimes a patient needs to heal an entire lifetime. Take, for example, the all too typical patient that I see at the clinic: in their 60s, overweight, struggling with high blood pressure, and seeking acupuncture for joint pain. Upon consultation, I listen to the story of a lifetime of poor choices that include eating the…
Healing a Lifetime
May 26, 2021
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Landmark Study Shows Sardines Help Keep Diabetes Away
May 26, 2021
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Researchers found that people with prediabetes who ate two cans of sardines each week significantly lowered their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, lowered their insulin resistance, and lowered their blood pressure as well. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition that’s affected by several factors, including the foods you eat and the amount of…
Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Toll of Caregiving
May 26, 2021
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The loss of a husband, the death of a sister, and taking in an elderly mother with dementia: This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon. The 66-year-old Elon has dedicated her professional life to helping older adults. But her experiences over the past year have taught her what families go through…
Why Some People Are Incapable of Saying ‘I’m Sorry’
Why is it so hard for some people to say they’re sorry? It’s remarkable how difficult these two simple words can be to say out loud. I’ve been gifted with my share of never-sorry people over the years. I say gifted because not getting the apology I craved (and thought I deserved) has forced me…
Serene Sounds May Help Older Adults Slip Into Slumber
If you’re over 60 and having trouble sleeping, listening to music before going to bed may help improve your slumber. A new study suggests that incorporating soothing music into your bedtime routine could prove beneficial for older adults battling insomnia. It offers a low-cost, non-intrusive option if you’re looking to fall asleep faster and stay…
Walking Off High Blood Sugar
Many people spend much of their day sitting, which can cause a range of health problems and worsen certain health conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes. Research shows that sitting too much can cause problems with blood sugar levels—making it even more important for those with Type 2 diabetes to get plenty of physical activity into their…
The Basic Anxiety of Life
Face it in small doses, just for a minute, just for a moment. Then let yourself run.
Why You Should Drink Moringa Tea
Moringa is a tree with a rich nutritional profile that’s native to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. There are several different species, but the most common and widely consumed is moringa oleifera. This is sometimes referred to as “the miracle tree.” It’s also been called the “tree of life,” “mother’s milk,” “drumstick tree,” and “horseradish…
The Superfoods That Are Worth Your Money
So, what makes a food super? Not much. The bar is pretty low. Truthfully, “superfood” is little more than a term created by the food industry. But that doesn’t mean the term is completely without merit. Any food that’s earned the title of “superfood” did so because it packs a major nutritional punch that may…
Doctors More Likely to Prescribe Opioids to COVID ‘Long Haulers’
COVID survivors are at risk from a separate epidemic of opioid addiction, given the high rate of painkillers being prescribed to them, according to health experts. A new study in Nature found alarmingly high rates of opioid use among COVID survivors with lingering symptoms at Veterans Health Administration facilities. About 10 percent of COVID survivors…
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