Bump your levels of this to above 10% and you’ll make your body virtually flu-proof – causing these cells to basically chew up and spit out any infected cells it is in contact with. Here are 9 simple ways to ramp up your levels. Story at-a-glance Natural killer (NK) cells are a specific type of…
6 Easy, Quick Pick-Me-Ups to Brighten Your Day
We all have those times when things don’t go the way we had hoped, or we’re just feeling down or low in energy for one reason or another. Moments like this don’t necessarily have to last all day or define a longer period of time. Sometimes all it takes is a reframe, a change in…
De-Stress Your Diet
There’s no question that what we eat affects our mental clarity. There’s no other way to say it: If you’re powering through your day with sugar-laden toaster pastries, after-lunch doughnuts, and caffeinated sodas loaded with high fructose corn syrup and artificial colorants, you’re hobbling your brain. Consider this: A 2019 study of 1,209 older adults…
Is Your Medication Making You Lightheaded?
Many drugs can cause this symptom. Consider strategies to manage the risks. You’re taking a new prescription, and you’re feeling a little lightheaded. Are the two connected? It’s an important question, since many drugs are known to cause lightheadedness. And lightheadedness comes with a dangerous risk: falling. “Just being older increases your risk for falls….
5 Skincare Mistakes to Avoid in Your Day and Night Cleansing Routine: For All Skin Types
Today we talk all about cleansinngggg! We want to thank Foreo for sponsoring part of this video to bring you guys all the important facts about deep cleansing in our day and night time skincare routines! Regardless of if you have acne-prone, dry and dehydrated, sensitive, or combination skin, these tips and tricks will apply…
Breathe Yourself to Better Balance
We all have off days: times when we’re jumpy, irritable, or overworked. Sometimes, prolonged periods of high pressure catch up with us. Before we know it, we become less adaptable, and our range of responses to challenging situations becomes more narrow. When this happens, it’s normal to want to grit your teeth and carry on….
The Joy of Letting Go
A surprising number of our daily struggles stem from our attachments. Let me list a few: Overeating: There’s nothing wrong with eating, but when we eat out of the habit of comforting ourselves or not knowing when to stop, it can lead to feeling bad or having worse health over time. The attachment here might…
Korean Red Ginseng: King of Adaptogens
Since ancient times, ginseng root has been considered one of the world’s most valuable medicinal herbs. Ginseng is a perennial plant native to the mountainous regions of the Orient. You can spot one at a distance by its cluster of red berries, but it’s what’s underground that counts. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of…
Dance Your Way To Fitness
Dancing is so much fun it’s easy to forget that it’s doing amazing things for your mind, body, and spirit. It just might be your best exercise. It offers dynamic movement, the uplift of music, and a chance for social connection. Changing your fitness routine to surprise your body and mind is crucial, and dancing…
Uterine Cancer: A Common Cancer No One Talks About
A.J. is a 58-year-old mother of three who went through menopause at the age of 50. She came to me complaining that she “got her period” last month. The bleeding stopped, and she’s had no problems since. It’s been eight years since she had her last normal period. She never went on any hormone replacement…
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