Crafting a home medicine kit can be easy and inexpensive — and is something no home should go without! It wasn’t that long ago when every home had an herbal or homeopathic medicine kit filled with natural remedies to treat injuries or illnesses that family members might encounter. These days it is not so common and many…
The Worst Ingredient for Your Immune System
Story at-a-glance There’s an even worse offender than sugar for your immune system and overall health: industrially processed seed oils, often referred to as “vegetable oils” At the root of the harmful biochemical reactions triggered by seed oils is linoleic acid, the primary fatty acid found in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) The dramatic increase in…
Combination of Remdesivir and Antibodies Didn’t Work Against COVID-19: Study
A combination of remdesivir and a concentrated solution of antibodies did not work well in people hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a newly published study. The clinical trial tested remdesivir, an antiviral from Gilead Sciences, combined with anti-coronavirus hyperimmune intravenous immunoglobulin (hIVIG), the concentrated solution that, but the combination did not significantly improve favorable outcomes among the…
The Public Health Response to COVID-19: A Missed Opportunity
In an in-person interview last month, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told ABC News that the COVID-19 crisis was far from over. The best way to end the pandemic, Walensky insisted, is to “lean in” to the same public health strategies that the CDC has been recommending for nearly two years now: masking, social distancing, and vaccinating….
14 Two-Minute Habits to Do Each Day
Having a clutter free home is something many people strive towards. It’s more calm, orderly, and less overwhelming each time you walk in the front door. Seeing a clean countertop when I first walk out to the kitchen each morning or a bed that’s freshly made gives me a little more motivation even if I…
Invest in Yourself: Building a Self-Care Practice Part 1
This is a two-part post because let’s be real, it’s a lot and I don’t want you scrolling for years nor to overwhelm you. So, just a warning it’s a about a 4-minute read (3 minutes and 54 seconds to be exact). I invite you to settle in and talk with me about building a…
Fermented Foods Are Tasty Cancer Fighting Medicine
If you grew up eating yogurt, sauerkraut, miso, kimchi, or similar fermented foods, you’ve done your body a seriously good favor without even realizing it. And if you weren’t so fortunate to have these foods as part of your standard diet, it’s not too late to start! These naturally fermented foods have long been enjoyed…
Play Could Help Reduce Covid-19 Slump in Learning
We should pay extra attention to the home schooling and care of disadvantaged children during the Covid-19 crisis. Their potential loss of learning could require that some students repeat an entire grade. However, play with families, as well as government help with computer access, can help mitigate the damage. These students are at particular risk…
3 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Boosting your immune system is something we all should be thinking about! This simplistic approach to boosting your immune system naturally can be categorized into three sections: diet, stress management, and supplements. Diet The first step to boosting your immune system is to address unhealthy eating habits that can impair your ability to respond quickly…
A Little Help in Managing Inflammation
You can get plenty of information from the labels on your favorite foods. You can find out the calories, protein, fat, sugar, fiber, and sodium. But really, how much is it telling you about your overall health? Are your favorite healthy foods that good for you? That’s the question that a group of researchers tried…
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