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by Wellness Editor How old is your brain? Depending on how you treat it, your brain’s age and your physical age could be two vastly different figures. About 15 minutes a day of this one simple practice could make the difference between having an aging brain and having the brain of a 25-year-old.Research has shown meditation can alter brainwaves and benefit brain health. People who meditate may preserve areas of the brain... 5/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Joel Fuhrman, M.D., is a family physician, the author of five New York Times best-selling books, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing and the founder of the Eat to Live Retreat in San Diego, CA. He is a specialist in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Through his retreat, books, television appearances, and popular lecture series, Dr. Fuhrman... 5/20/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Barbara Martinez / Owner LocaLiciousLiving Going on a retreat can be 5 minutes, a weekend or a month, the choice is all yours. The choice is also yours to retreat alone, at a spa or wellness center where there will be others around, or with a group of women where there will be comaradarie and sharing, with some alone time if you want it. Find a retreat option that resonates with you and just go for it. Give yourself permission.Here are 5 reasons... 5/17/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor We have all heard advice like this: “Go on a diet, exercise 3 times a week, don’t stress too much,” etc. But for some people those things are a lot easier said than done. Some people prefer to incorporate something easy into their daily routine because they know they can actually accomplish “easy.” They want to still be able to see and feel results, but they want to achieve that without having to make... 5/13/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Asthma is an upper respiratory disease characterized by attacks of wheezing and breathlessness. Over 339 million people worldwide have asthma. Many asthma attacks have an underlying trigger, such as pollen, dust, pet dander, exercise, or some sort of lung irritant. But one surprising trigger can be thunderstorms. Yes, really. Check this out. What Is Thunderstorm Asthma? Thunderstorm asthma is a condition... 5/11/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Most of us have a bottle of hand sanitizer within reach these days. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we need to be prepared, always. When it comes to staying protected from virus transmission, hand sanitizer is an important line of defense. But are we using it properly? Maybe not. Here are five mistakes that can make hand sanitizer ineffective. 1. Not Using Enough After touching door... 5/10/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher Without question, one of the biggest battles everyone is fighting today is the "Battle of the Bulge"--no, not the German offensive against the Allies in December of 1944 but, rather, the fight to keep excessive fat from our bodies. This battle isn't just about "looking good" but, more importantly, about staying healthy.Being overweight is, after all, a precursor or marker for the most lethal diseases--i.e.,... 5/8/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Amelia Roberts To get clear skin and thick hair, you need to look beyond creams and conditioners. While these topical treatments can help, healthy skin and hair start from within, with the nutrients you consume.Making certain foods a part of your diet can improve skin and hair health. In addition to a healthy balanced diet, there are certain foods that can do wonders for your skin and hair. Keep reading to find out... 5/7/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor An estimated 40 millions Americans over the age of 18 suffer from anxiety each year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. This struggle is so much more than worrying about work or a family member, it is persistent and difficult to manage.The connection between anxiety and insomnia is a frustrating cycle, like a merry-go-round of worry and sleeplessness. Not only do anxious... 5/7/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D. Can you relate to any of the following?I follow all the rules, but I still can't lose the weight.I'm just getting old and my metabolism is slow.It's genetic. There's nothing I can do.Maybe I need to accept that I'm fat, and give up my skinny clothes.Nutrition strategies that work for others don't seem to apply to me.I lose 5 pounds, and then I gain 7!I hear these comments frequently from my patients... 5/1/2022 4:00:00 AM
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