Tag: health

Alleviating Allergies | Real Health

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. Real Health is a studio based chat show, hosted by Stayce Holland, featuring topics about holistic health solutions. It explores how these solutions, when practised correctly, leads to a physically, emotionally and mentally healthier body, mind and soul. The series is presented by…


Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?

Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won’t lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown that learning new skills, aerobic exercise and balance training could trigger changes in the brain, and some research has suggested that mindfulness regimens could…


Vitamin B Deficiency: Why Vitamin Pills Are Not Enough

Many years ago, when I was writing my thesis, I realized that there is a major flaw in the entire concept of taking vitamins to improve one’s health. I called it the missing link in vitamin therapy, and the essential idea is that real foods contain a host of nutrients that vitamin pills do not….


U.S. Births Rose in 2021 for First Time in 7 Years

It may not qualify as a baby boom, but U.S. births were up in 2021 for the first time in years. New federal government data show a 1% increase in births from 2020, with more than 3.6 million births last year. It was the first increase in seven years. The general fertility rate for 2021 also rose…


Get a 2nd Opinion, Maybe Even a 3rd

There’s an old joke about second opinions. What do you call a doctor who finishes in the bottom of their class? Doctor. So always get a second opinion—maybe even a third. P.L. was a lovely 42-year-old woman who had two kids and wasn’t planning on having any more. She was getting more and more frequent…


Software Engineer Shares Life-Changing Experience From Practicing Falun Dafa 

A software engineer shares his incredible story of recovering from a serious health problem that doctors could not cure. Falun Dafa, an ancient Chinese spiritual practice, gave him hope and changed his life for the better. On May 15, Santhosh Krishnamurthy spoke at a rally to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at Independence National Historical…


Looking at Liver Spots

Skin: it’s the body’s largest organ, and by far the most noticeable. Skin comes in an array of colors, and gives us a sense of identity and history. Our skin changes from a variety of factors, such as age, sun exposure, scarring, and hormonal shifts, just to name a few. Beauty is said to be…


CDC Issues Monkeypox Alert Advising Travelers to ‘Practice Enhanced Precautions’

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now warning American travelers to “practice enhanced precautions” as monkeypox spreads worldwide, although agency officials said the virus doesn’t easily spread via the air. Monkeypox, a viral illness in the same family as smallpox, was been identified in about 15 countries, including the United States, according to…


The Excruciating Pain of Kidney Stones: 2 Most Common Types and How to Prevent Them

Kidney stones are a common kidney disease, characterized by back pain and hematuria, and the pain they cause is so excruciating that it’s “impossible to forget for life.” Once a patient has kidney stones, he or she will have a high chance of having another one, so it is important to prevent them through diet….


‘You Are Your Own Architect’: Fitness Guru Denise Austin’s Best Advice

Denise Austin, author and fitness expert with four decades of experience, proudly calls herself a cheerleader for people, of all ages and fitness levels, to have fun working out and getting fit. She’s known across the country for her deeply genuine, upbeat attitude toward exercise and fitness, and her healthy outlook on life. She now…