Tag: Mind & Body

Are You Dehydrated?

Lots of people believe they know when they are dehydrated, but dehydration can be sneaky, not to mention unhealthy and dangerous. Dehydration is when your body loses more fluids than you have replaced. You may have lost these fluids from excessive sweating (due to exercise, hot weather, or environment such as a sauna), diarrhea, or…


Unpacking Emotional Baggage and Finally Letting Go

Each one of us bears scars from our past. There isn’t a person alive who hasn’t felt the sting of heartache, grief, and suffering. Each difficulty we go through leaves its mark, and the deeper the hurt, the longer it takes to heal. But, just as the ownership of too many physical possessions creates chaotic…


Australia’s National Mental Health Support Service Records Highest Volume of Calls Ever

Mental health and suicide prevention service Lifeline Australia has registered its highest volume of calls ever, as Australians around the country endure continuous disruptions to daily life through COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. Staffed by volunteers, the 58-year-old organisation offers a 24-hour telephone crisis support service to help Australian’s cope with issues such as mental health,…


Resveratrol Can Help Repair Skin Damage

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound designed to increase the lifespan of plants by helping them resist disease and stressors related to changes in the climate, such as too much ultraviolet light. These polyphenols are found naturally in the skin of grapes, blue and purple berries, and dark chocolate. Research indicates resveratrol has a noteworthy…


The Most Overlooked Risk Factor for Disease

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are the most overlooked risk factor for chronic and autoimmune disease. ACEs are unresolved childhood trauma, which can be physical, mental, or emotional, such as: Parents separating or divorcing Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse Mental illness in the family Incarceration of a family member Substance abuse by a family member Financial…


5 Ways to Add Self-Care Into Your Busy Schedule

By Aditi Ramchandani We all know self-care should be a priority. But most of us don’t have the time to make it a priority. Here is something that you probably didn’t know: The busier you are, the greater self-care you need. Doctors like Dr. Christiane Northrup have found that “being too busy can cause serious health problems.” When…


Kim Jong Un’s Head Bandage Is Added to List of Health Mysteries

By Jon Herskovitz and Shinhye Kang From Bloomberg News North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has appeared in recent days with a bandage about the size of a few postage stamps on the back of his head, in the latest episode to stoke speculation about the reclusive leader’s health. The bandage was visible in state media…


FDA Classifies Philips Ventilator Recall Due to Low Oxygen Risk as Most Serious

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday classified the recent recall of some of Philips’ ventilators as Class 1, or the most serious type of recall, saying the use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. This is the second Class 1 recall initiated by the company this year. In June,…


Fear: A Disease of Our Time

C.J. is a recently divorced 38-year-old mother “going through a lot of stuff.”  I hadn’t seen her since the start of the pandemic. Entering the exam room, I saw her, and she was wearing a hat, two face masks, and oversized plastic gloves—at least she wore designer sunglasses. I was a little taken aback and…


Kids Who Had Mild COVID Still Have Antibodies Months Later

Researchers have found robust antibody responses up to four months after infection in children and adolescents who had mild to asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. The study found that the children and adolescents who previously had COVID-19 developed antibody responses capable of neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Further, these responses were comparable or superior to those observed…