Tag: Mind & Body

Testing for Lyme Disease and Treating It

This is part two of a three-part series exploring Lyme disease: how to test for it, treat it, and prevent it.  One of the difficulties of Lyme disease is actually figuring out if you have it. Unlike many other diseases, diagnosis can be difficult. This is true of other tick-borne illnesses as well. The western…


How to Practice Self-Compassion

We’ve all been here before. You’re waiting in the lobby for a job interview or preparing for an important team meeting. You felt confident earlier. But, as the clock ticks closer, you begin to doubt yourself. Suddenly, your heart begins to pound. Your palms get sweaty. And, there’s an inner voice screaming that you’re going…


Create a Place for Everything That Matters

It can often feel like our lives are scattered. Like a house filled with clutter, our lives can feel like a huge mess. I’d like to share an idea for getting things in order: create a place for everything that matters. In our physical houses, things can get messy when we just put things in random…


COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Children ‘Concerning,’ Says Epidemiologist

Mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children may not be a good idea at this time because of side effects linked to the shots, an epidemiologist says. California on Oct. 1 announced that all students in the state will need a jab once the vaccines are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for their age group….


How to Choose a Home Exercise Machine

Most people don’t need another excuse not to exercise: no time, too hot, too cold, or even pain and practicality can hold people back. Purchasing a home exercise machine can help solve the problem and make exercise much easier. Hopping on an exercise bike for 15 minutes, for example, can help you squeeze in a…


Essential Oils for Knee Pain Relief

During my time in the military, I’d frequently hear other soldiers (usually middle-aged or older) complaining about their “trick knee.” As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that knee pain is a frequent issue for adults, especially as we all age. While knee pain is commonly caused by daily wear and tear from activities such as…


A Way to Reframe Life’s Mundane Chores

It’s yet another day of washing dishes, picking up dirty socks off the floor, scrubbing remnants of glitter glue that have dried onto the kitchen table, and vacuuming crumbs that have been trailed all throughout the house. Some days it seems that the chores and picking up after my three young kids never ends. Every…


The Hormonal Stress Buster

It goes without saying that stress has become one of the most prevalent health concerns we’re facing during these trying times. Unfortunately, stress has major far-reaching tentacles impacting almost every disease and autoimmune issue known to man. It can manifest in things such as weight-loss resistance, migraine headaches, or even acne. And, it can be…


Rep. Murphy: FDA Adviser’s Remark on COVID-19 Jab for Kids ‘The Most Dangerous Statement I’ve Ever Heard in Medicine’

A remark made by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adviser is “the most dangerous statement I’ve ever heard in medicine,” the only active practicing physician in Congress said in a new interview. Dr. Eric Rubin, editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, and an associate physician specializing in infectious disease at Brigham and…


Nature-Based Activities Help Reduce Anxiety in Adults

For those who suffer from anxiety, everyday tasks can be challenging. But a new study has found that in people with preexisting mental health conditions, including outdoor nature-based activities could help to improve mental health. Researchers from the University of York were able to show through their study that taking part in outdoor nature-based activities…