Music is a universal language that hurdles all obstacles, beliefs, and language barriers. It has a transcendent ability to touch the human soul like nothing else. The cells in our bodies respond to it, and even those who can’t hear it still feel it. The organic power of music is inescapable. When individuals find themselves facing physical or emotional…
How to Find the Best Gentle Facial Cleansers for Your Skin Type
We’re diving back into the most important step of our skincare routine: cleansing! More specifically, gentle cleansers. As a continuation of our basic skincare series, we’ll be sharing what gentle cleansers are, three unique properties that make these babies different from other cleansers, and ingredients to look out for—for your specific skin type! Thank you…
How Older Adults Can Get Started With Exercise
Deciding to become physically active can be one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise and physical activity are not only great for your mental and physical health, but they can help keep you independent as you age. Now, let’s talk about getting started. How Much Activity Do Older Adults Need?…
Your Take-Out Coffee Cup May Shed Trillions of Plastic ‘Nanoparticles’
Maybe you ask the barista for cream with your coffee, and possibly sugar as well. But new research shows that paper cup of joe you grab off the coffeehouse counter contains another ingredient, and it’s one you might not care for — trillions of tiny plastic particles that leach into your hot java from the cup’s plastic…
The Heart Is Vulnerable in Summer, so Stay Calm
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 series explores each solar term,…
Compassion: The Essence of Good Medicine
We all get way too many emails and texts that make us want to turn off our devices. I don’t need to know about the latest discount for a new laser machine, or a text letting me know that I won a free iPhone—if I just respond. I also get a lot of old-fashioned mail,…
Why Sugar Most Dangerous Food for the Immune System and How to Cut It
Known as “the sweetest killer” and “a poison more addictive than drugs”, sugar is consumed by everyone. According to Dr. Heather Moday, an American immunologist, during the Covid-19 pandemic, sugar is the worst food for your immune system. What Exactly Is Sugar? Sugar is a food that everyone is very familiar with, and it’s ubiquitous…
The Good and Bad of Sugars
Known as “the sweetest killer” and “a poison more addictive than drugs”, sugar is consumed by everyone. According to Dr. Heather Moday, an American immunologist, during the Covid-19 pandemic, sugar is the worst food for your immune system. What Exactly Is Sugar? Sugar is a food that everyone is very familiar with, and it’s ubiquitous…
How Essential Oils Can Help the Ailments of Aging
My journey into essential oils began years ago when I started to learn about the power of plants. While working with an herbalist, we used some of the more common plants to create tinctures, oils, salves, and lotions for patients. These included lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemon, chamomile, clove, and St. John’s wort. The chemical constituents…
“Green” Children’s Products Not Always Pfas-Free, Warns New Study
PFAS are finding their way into “green” and “nontoxic” products, especially waterproof products marketed toward children and adolescents, according to new research. The new study, published today in Environmental Science & Technology, shows that some children’s products with “green” or “nontoxic” labeling contain PFAS, which stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances—a group of toxic chemicals used in…
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