What do lukewarm garbage juice, an intimate hug from a close friend, and the sight of a two-year-old child breathing their last breath on a hospital bed have in common? Essentially nothing, except for the fact that they all trigger emotions. Emotions are argued by many to be at the core of the human experience,…
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs May Affect Multiple Sclerosis Risk, 1 Way to Help
If you have Type 2 diabetes, you likely know about or have taken an anti-hyperglycemic medication–but did you know that diabetes medications may affect your risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS)? Diabetes May Harm Your Brain Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurologic and autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves and…
Winter Teaches Us to Slow Down and Turn Inward
A solar term is a period of about two weeks, 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 solar term, offering…
Advocates Say Mouth Taping Can Improve Breathing and Sleep
“Try taping your mouth at night.” It’s not the kind of advice you’d expect to hear at a dental checkup. But it’s something Dr. Mark Burhenne suggests every day in his practice. Author of “The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox,” Burhenne has recommended mouth taping for a dozen years. It’s a cheap, easy way to find out…
Your Tendency to Overindulge Could Relate to Your ‘Eating Personality’. Which Type Are You?
Holidays are a time when lots of us tend to overindulge in food and drink, and many people gain weight. Once gained, weight is difficult to lose, and it is likely that much of the holiday weight gain will stay with us. Overindulgence might happen for some people around relaxed and positive family gatherings, especially…
Are Pain Pills Making Your Arthritic Knees Worse?
Countless people pop over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications to help them cope with joint pain to make it through the day. But that short-term relief could come at a long-term cost, according to some new research. A new study led by Johanna Luitjens, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the…
Covid in India in Perspective
Nearly 2,000 infants die in India every day, from preventable, malnutrition and hygiene-related causes. In light of this, the paranoia around Covid-19 causing the death of the old and comorbid, and the status of the disease as a public health issue of unforeseen scale, have been both intellectually dishonest and morally abhorrent. In the early…
What the New Blood Pressure Range Guidelines Mean
Natural approaches to lowering high blood pressure can work better than drugs because you’re treating the underlying cause, and can end up having only good side effects. The number one killer in the United States and on the planet Earth is a bad diet. (That is why I’ve dedicated my life to the study of…
Eating 5-6 Prunes Per Day May Help Prevent Bone Loss and Retain Bone Strength
If you want to protect yourself from bone loss and preserve your strength as you age, you may want to grab a handful of prunes! Prunes, also known as dried plums, are a delicious sweet snack and incredibly nutritious food that can provide numerous benefits for bone health. A recent study published in The American…
5 Resolutions Health Experts Wish You Would Make
Year after year, we tend to recycle the same resolutions — lose weight, save money, go to the gym — and often with little success. Instead of making broad promises that are nearly impossible to keep, this year, why not try a goal that’s a little more achievable? Here, health experts share the promises they…
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