Tag: Mind & Body

Supercharge Your Day With a Mindful Morning

Some people leap from bed ready to rock the day. Others struggle to open one eye at a time and escape the gravity of their bed. Either way, getting into good morning habits will set you on the course for a productive and rewarding day. And in that aim, here are some things you can…


Why Vacations Feel Like They’re Over Before They Even Start

For many people, summer vacation can’t come soon enough—especially for the half of Americans who canceled their summer plans last year due to the pandemic. But when a vacation approaches, do you ever get the feeling that it’s almost over before it starts? If so, you’re not alone. In some recent studies Gabriela Tonietto, Sam…


Tryptophan: Not Just in Turkey, Not Just Sleep Inducing

The best part of an overall healthy diet is that you don’t really have to worry about eating more of this and less of that. The nutrients and benefits just seem to fall into place. But sometimes you might want to make a conscious decision to eat more of certain nutrients for the potential of…


Chinese Medicine Advises Not to Drink Iced Beverages or Chilled Food

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…


How to Spot the Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse in Children

When we think of substance abuse, we often think of adults. But children are just as susceptible to the reality of addiction as adults—and potentially more so, because their minds and bodies are still developing. When a child ventures into the territory of substance abuse, they may be doing so for a number of reasons….


Doctors Weigh Prescribing Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug

As physicians and health policy experts debate the merits of Aduhelm, the first new drug approved for Alzheimer’s disease in 18 years, patients want to know: “Will this medication help me—and how much?” Doctors explaining the pros and cons of Aduhelm won’t have a definitive answer. “On an individual basis, it will be absolutely impossible…


A Picture of Health

Good health is a gift that many of us take for granted until it’s lost. But how exactly would you describe good health? Many doctors would say that being healthy is the absence of disease. This may be good enough if you’re applying for life insurance, but what if you don’t sleep at night or can’t…


Ensuring You Have Stamina Throughout the Summer Months

By John Rampton Are you experiencing “summer slacker syndrome?” Don’t beat yourself up over it. The warmer months of the year trigger this phenomenon—even among the most motivated individuals. Why does this happen? There are actually several reasons. For starters, we tend to be more tired during the summer because we’re acclimating to the heat, and our metabolism…


The State Department Should Recognize China’s Genocide Against Falun Gong

Commentary Secretary of State Blinken should promptly act to include Falun Gong in the department’s genocide determination citing China. New evidence, deemed “credible” by a dozen official U.N. human rights experts from various parts of the world, supports the finding that Beijing is extrajudicially putting to death large numbers of Falun Gong prisoners—as well as some…


Hate Beets? Learn to Love Them.

Beets give away a vital clue as to what they can do for your health. They bleed! Beets are good for the cardiovascular system and all the ways that healthy blood flow benefits the body—from athletic performance to cognitive function. Beetroot is rich in vitamins, minerals, anthocyanin, betacyanin, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, vitamin C, and other…