Tag: wellness

Ask a Doctor: How Do I Drop My Pandemic Stress Load?

The last two plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic have created a biologically toxic load of stress for many, if not most, people around the world. Social isolation—created by lengthy quarantines, lockdowns, masks, and social distancing—has taken a toll on our mental health. And what happens in the mind, echoes throughout the body. Many have…


Want Single-Use Foodware Without Harmful Chemicals? a New Certification Will Help You Find It

Here’s a secret about single-use foodware: brands and manufacturers don’t have to tell what’s in it, and in some cases, they don’t even know. This presents a challenge for safety-conscious consumers of takeout containers, disposable cups, and similar materials who are hoping to avoid chemicals like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), bisphenols, phthalates, and other…


How Sugar Affects the Body!

What’s the difference between sugar and high fructose corn syrup! Is one better for us over the other? One of the two gives this particular organ a good beat down session! Dr. Sean McCaffrey is a physician, speaker, teacher, author, mentor, and radio host. He is the Founder of McCaffrey Health Center and McCaffrey Laboratory….


5 Ways To Reach Your Sleep Goals

Among the many duties we juggle daily, quality sleep often takes the back burner. This may not seem like that big of a deal in your 20s or 30s, but the repercussions eventually show up in your health and your waistline. Even if you’re younger and sleep deprivation hasn’t caught up yet, you’re still functioning…


Top 9 Health Benefits of Epsom Salt

Imagine slipping into a warm bath at the end of a long day. Does it feel great already? Here are nine health benefits you can enjoy while relaxing in bathwater infused with these salts. 1. Promotes Relaxation Perhaps the most popular reason people love an Epsom salt bath is that it is relaxing. But how does…


Prioritize Self-Care With a Trip to One of These World-Class Spas

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Subdue the stresses of our modern world by including spa and wellness options in your family vacation planning. Here Are Five Ideas to Consider Spa with a view. Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain At 43 The Spa, you’ll surround yourself with natural light, expansive views and a wealth of healing…


Saying No to Glyphosate in Our Foods, Environment

Of all the pesticides in our food supply today, the most concerning to consumers is likely glyphosate, the primary active ingredient in Roundup herbicide. Residues of the well-known weed killer have been discovered in a wide range of staple food products sold in top grocery stores, meaning we are all at risk of inadvertent exposure…


Earthing: Our Vital Connection to the Earth

What could help Tour de France riders sleep soundly, heal road rash and tendinitis, and feel vitality and high morale during the grueling days of the race? The secret is the special sleeping bag—an “earthing” bag. The discovery of how to use the Earth’s energy for healing can benefit everyone just as the energy has…


6 Movements to Help You Undo Harm Done by Sedentary Behavior

Sedentary behavior may impact people’s life expectancy in negative ways. Many studies have found that sedentary behavior increases the incidence of fatal diseases. In addition to reducing sitting time, there are six movements to stretch the stiff body, strengthen muscle strength, and reduce the damage done by sedentary behavior. Sedentary behavior increases the risk of…


Black Garlic: The Antioxidant Powerhouse

Garlic is a pretty magnificent vegetable. There are few, if any, foods more beloved and present in more kitchens than this bulb. Garlic is one of the most popular foods on the planet and has been used for centuries by cultures the world over. Cloves of garlic have been found in ancient Greek temples and…