Tag: Mind & Body

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Admits Network Shouldn’t Have Called Ivermectin a ‘Horse Dewormer’

A CNN medical doctor on a podcast released this week acknowledged the network should not have referred to ivermectin as a “horse dewormer” when reporting on Joe Rogan using it after contracting COVID-19. Dr. Sanjay Gupta appeared on Rogan’s podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” During the discussion, Rogan brought up CNN’s coverage, which included calling…


Some Americans May Be Able to Get 4 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine: FDA

Some Americans may be able to get two additional doses of messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines, with the possibility of the primary series being expanded from two to three doses, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists said Thursday. Moderna has sought authorization for a third dose, or a booster, for its COVID-19 vaccine and the FDA…


Eat More Plants

The most significant thing you can do to improve your health, vitality, and energy levels, according to nutrition scientist Dr. T. Colin Campbell, is to change the way you eat. This doesn’t mean following the fad diet du jour, joining Overeaters Anonymous, or counting every calorie. It means, at least according to Campbell, simply eating…


Ohio Man Says Kidney Transplant Canceled Because Donor Didn’t Get COVID-19 Vaccine

An Ohio man says he was informed just five days before his scheduled kidney transplant that the operation was off because his donor has not gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. Mike Ganim is fully vaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which causes COVID-19. But his donor is not. Ganim and his wife told WKYC they…


Higher Risk of Vaccine Breakthroughs in People With Substance Use Disorders: US Study

People with substance use disorders (SUDs) are more likely to get infected with COVID-19 and end up with adverse outcomes from the infection, according to an Oct. 5 study published on World Psychiatry (pdf). “Drugs and alcohol affect immune function, which is likely to contribute to the higher risk for infections in individuals with SUD,” reported…


Children Much More Likely to Have Asymptomatic Cases of COVID-19: Study

Children are much more likely to have cases of COVID-19 without showing symptoms than adults, according to a new study. Roughly half the children between 0 and 11 years old who tested positive for COVID-19 across households studied in New York City and some counties in Utah showed no symptoms, researchers found. Almost half the…


FDA Spells Out Lower Sodium Goals for Food Industry

NEW YORK—Food companies are coming under renewed pressure to use less salt after U.S. regulators spelled out long-awaited guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in dozens of foods including condiments, cereals, french fries, and potato chips. The voluntary goals that were finalized on Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of…


Solar Terms: Cover Your Neck and Chest for Better Health This Season

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 article series explores each of…


Do You Feel Guilty Relaxing?

In this busy, modern culture, there can be a lot of pressure to be on the go, doing something “productive.” This societal attitude can make us feel as though we’re wasting time whenever we engage in activities such as watching TV shows (or sports), having whimsical conversations with friends or family, or simply spending time…


Is Resentment Stopping You From Feeling Grateful?

I have been researching gratitude for 25 years, mainly in the field of education. No matter what the context or country, when I raise the topic of resentment in my workshops, the mood of the discussion starts to shift. Participants are generally more engaged, and relieved to know that it’s OK to struggle with the…