Tag: Mind & Body

Happy Year of the Tiger 2022

According to the Chinese zodiac, the enthusiastic and ambitious tiger will be an important influence in 2022. Be ready for movement and motion in the year ahead. In the zodiac scheme of how energy flows and nature grows, the tiger is the first of the three wood element influences in the zodiac cycle. It represents…


What Is Colloidal Silver? 5 Things You Should Know

Many people don’t know much about colloidal silver, including how it came about, safety issues, and how to buy and use it. That’s why we thought we would take a few minutes to help clear up these issues. 1. What Is Colloidal Silver? Colloidal silver is marketed as a dietary supplement in the form of a suspension that…


Why Pigs Don’t Get Sick From the Coronavirus

Researchers may have uncovered an important clue that sheds light on why pigs don’t get sick when exposed to the coronavirus. Studies since the start of the pandemic have noted that pigs can be infected by the virus if exposed to high doses, but the infection is self-limited and pigs don’t show clinical signs of…


Probiotics Improve Long COVID

Probiotics support beneficial bacteria in your gut microbiome. Data show this influences your immune response and can improve symptoms of long haul syndrome after an extended COVID-19 illness. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Probiotics reduced muscle fatigue and brain fog, two symptoms of long COVID, after only 14 days; this may have a significant impact on the nearly…


Cleaning Our Sinuses of Viruses

Did you know that one of the most important ways to reduce your chance of succumbing to a virus is cleaning the nasal passages and throat? Fostering oral and nasal hygiene is exponentially more effective than masking and sanitizing everything. In fact, Dr. Peter McCullough, a highly credentialed and published cardiologist, internist, and epidemiologist, says…


Does Practicing Gratitude Help Your Immune System?

Being grateful seems to have a lot of positive effects on our lives. In fact, grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains. But what is going on in our bodies when we’re grateful that might help us be healthier? A couple of recent studies aimed to find out. In…


Helping a First Born with Social Anxiety

Being the oldest sibling and having a shy disposition isn’t an easy combination. Why? Oldest children are expected to be highest functioning and independent of all, to be more self-sufficient and mature than their younger sibs. They are continually frustrated with younger sibs soaking up their parents’ attention. Life rarely seems fair in their eyes,…


8 Ways Stress Affects Your Brain

Stress is a common part of daily life. Stress comes in a variety of different forms and happens every day. From trying to juggle family, work, and school commitments to issues like health, money, and relationships — we all have stress. You’ve probably heard about how bad stress is for your mind and body, but…


Is the Way You Breathe Making You Anxious?

Scrolling social media, amid frantic election-related posts and news of escalating COVID-19 cases, you may have come across a friend reminding everyone to just breathe. In Greater Good’s advice for Americans post-election, UC Berkeley professor John A. Powell first suggested we “take a breath or two; get grounded in body, mind, and spirit.” But can…


Healthy Whole Grain Apple Crunch

This apple crunch recipe is made with gluten-free whole grains like buckwheat and quinoa. These grains are packed with fiber, and contain healthy fats and protein too! Pectin in apples can help balance blood sugar, and alongside the wholesome nutrition of the grains, this recipe is sure to keep you full and satisfied throughout the colder months ahead. Apple Crunch Bottom…