Health

Stuck in front of our screens all day, we often ignore our senses beyond sound and vision. And yet they are always at work. When we’re more alert we feel the rough and smooth surfaces of objects, the stiffness in our shoulders, the softness of bread. In the morning, we may feel the tingle of toothpaste, hear and feel the running…
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Some people believe you'll catch a cold if you go outside in the winter. Mainstream winter wellness tips often instruct everyone to stay warm indoors; however, staying docile in these poorly-ventilated environments over the long term actually set the respiratory system up for failure. The best winter wellness tip for healthy adults and…
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Since records began in the late 19th century, every previous generation has cognitively surpassed its parents. That stopped with Generation Z, and Generation Alpha is faring even worse. So what occurred? The following information is based on a report originally published by A Midwestern Doctor. Read the original report here. A…
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With rising rates of diabetes and obesity, and sugary foods increasingly linked to chronic diseases, could honey from the hive rescue metabolism from the health havoc wreaked by the refined white sugar? A 2020 clinical study suggests a clear yes! While honey and sugar share degrees of perceived sweetness, a crossover trial in 37…
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In an era where artificial additives and processed hydration solutions dominate store shelves, coconut water emerges as a natural, nutrient-rich alternative – one that science suggests may be just as effective as commercial sports drinks, if not better, and without the harmful side effects. While often associated with tropical…
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A major new study reveals that the type of carbohydrates we consume may be as critical to brain health as the quantity. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, research led by scientists at Spain's Universitat Rovira i Virgili provides compelling evidence that a diet rich in high-quality, slow-digesting carbs is…
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In an era of constant connectivity and pressure, a hidden epidemic is undermining public health: a nervous system perpetually primed for threat. For millions, the body's ancient survival circuitry is misfiring, locking them into a state of “fight-or-flight” long after any real danger has passed. This condition, known as autonomic…
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Amazingly, research suggests that music affects our microbes as well as our mood. Music is a salve for the psyche. Music therapy to soothe the soul is likely as old as music itself. Aristotle said that music represents the passions of the soul. Socrates said that good harmony and rhythm accompany a good disposition. In the early…
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Story at-a-glance Chronic inflammation and broken metabolism create the conditions that allow cancer cells to grow, spread, and overwhelm your body’s natural defences. Stress hormones like cortisol block glucose use and flood your system with fatty acids, forcing your cells into a backup energy mode that fuels tumours. A…
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In an era where pharmaceutical interventions dominate healthcare, traditional remedies like mung beans offer a natural, time-tested solution to detoxification, inflammation and heat-related ailments. Originating in India but deeply embedded in Chinese medicine for over 1,300 years, mung beans have been revered for their ability to cleanse…
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