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Water is the foundation of all life. The human body, for example, is made up of anywhere between 50 and 80 percent water. So it’s no surprise that your body really needs fresh, clean water to survive and thrive. That’s why supermarket shelves are stocked full of bottled water in all different shapes and sizes. And then there’s the tap, which leaves you pondering the question: To filter or not…
A question I ask nearly every patient I see is, “Do you sleep well?” It’s such an important question because insomnia is much more than just feeling tired the day after a night of poor sleep. It’s also a major cause for many illnesses… According to the National Sleep Foundation, between 30 percent and 40 percent of adults in the U.S. report having had insomnia in the previous year. 1…
I crave pineapple. I only have them a few times a year and spring and summer see me preparing my favorite pineapple cucumber salad often. Some people shy from pineapple because it has a lot of sugar. But remember, all fruits contain sugar. But unlike processed foods with added sugars, fruits contain proportionately more soluble fiber than sugar, so they don’t raise blood sugar as much as grains and refined…
Depression is an equal opportunity offender: No matter your age, socioeconomic status, sex or education level you’re not immune to occasional or chronic depression. But depression has also become an increasingly common problem for older adults. In fact, more than six million people deal with late-in-life depression. So you’re not alone if depression strikes during what are supposed to be your “golden years.” But if you notice that you’re feeling…
A healthy gut is the key to a healthy life. As long as you do your part to maintain a thriving population of plentiful healthful bacteria in your personal microbiome, you can look forward to a super strong immune system… a decreased risk for developing serious health problems like autoimmune diseases and cancer… avoid premature aging… keep your mind strong and active — and much more. And these reasons are…
How many hours of sleep do you get each night? Women are notorious for functioning on way too little. Some even wear it as a badge of courage. Well, it’s time to take note about the importance of sleep. But not just how much you get. The quality of the sleep you get now, may help you survive breast cancer later… The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults…
If you’ve been interested in natural health for a while you’ve probably heard everything under the sun about vitamin A through vitamin K. Vitamin A gives you healthy eyes, hair and skin. B-vitamins keep your nervous system healthy. Vitamin C boosts your immune system, and vitamin D does pretty much everything. But there is one vitamin that you’ve probably never heard of — even though it could relieve some very…
Reflexology views each part of the body as a microcosm of every other part. As such, within the landscape of your feet, palms, or forearms are maps or holographic representations of all the organs of your body. When you massage these points, it causes a “reflex” in the areas they respond to. In today’s video, yoga wellness healer Kaamini Patel shows you how to perform reflexology stimulations using a simple…
The most familiar connection to red wine is the “French Paradox.” Researchers have discovered that in regions of France where the population enjoys a high-fat diet but consumes a lot of red wine with meals, the incidence of heart attacks is considerably lower than in other parts of the world. They now believe that the benefits of red wine, that is the resveratrol found in the red wine, extends to…
Of all age-related diseases, Alzheimer’s is one of the scariest. It causes you to lose all sense of who you are and robs you of your ability to live a healthy, independent life by killing your nerve cells and shrinking your brain. Unfortunately, more than 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease… and most of them are 60 years or older. But whether you’re 60 or just 30, there’s no reason…