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Foods That Fight Back Pain
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As reported by the University of Maryland Medical Center, back pain is the second leading cause for doctor visits, with up to 80% of adults in the United States suffering from this type of pain. Inflammation is a common cause for back pain. While inflammation is a natural response to disease or injury in the body, making small changes to your daily diet can help reduce this inflammatory response..... 11/13/2024 5:00:00 AM
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin
5 Foods Moms Turn to When They’re Depleted and Why
by Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin
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Motherhood is one of life’s most meaningful experiences, it’s also exhausting. Moms give so much of themselves—time, energy, love—that they often end up running on empty. In this article, we’ll explore five foods moms turn to when they’re depleted—and look at the deeper emotional cravings behind them so you can take care of yourself in ways that go beyond food.1. Chocolate – A Quick Lift. When energy... 11/12/2024 5:00:00 AM
Lisa B. Capp
Post-Menopausal With A Family History Of Dementia
by Lisa B. Capp
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I follow news closely because of selfish worry I may develop dementia following the loss of both parents to this devastating brain disease.My middle-aged siblings and I are children of dementia. A history lesson may be in order for perspective. The German physician Alois Alzheimer studied Auguste Deter in 1906; you can think of Auguste as dementia’s patient zero. Dr. Alzheimer worked to understand... 11/8/2024 5:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
OTC Teeth Whitening Kits vs Dentists—What’s Preferable?
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTIONOver-the-counter, do-it-yourself (DIY) teeth whitening kits sound like a good idea for a number of reasons, including convenience, a lower cost than going to a dentist, and relative ease of use. That’s the good news. But, like everything in this world that sounds too-good-to-be-true, you also need to pay attention to the “bad news.” These over-the-counter, teeth-enhancement kits are, first... 11/8/2024 5:00:00 AM
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How to Beat a Cold Naturally
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Having a cold is probably one of the most uncomfortable things imaginable. They make it difficult to sleep, work and even eat. This is because our bodies are working hard to fight unwelcome visitors. While they can ease symptoms in the short-term, over-the-counter medications barely make a dent in the common cold. However, there are a few ways to fight the common cold without ever having to brave the... 11/4/2024 5:00:00 AM
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How and Why We Must Combat Loneliness
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We might be lucky enough to grow up surrounded by family and friends. But eventually, whether from a move, or a loss of contact, a new school or in our first apartment, we all experience loneliness. By all accounts, loneliness is impacting many Americans in epidemic proportions. Some say ts the single greatest mental health crisis of our time. Yet we don't really seem to take it seriously as a problem.... 10/25/2024 4:00:00 AM
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Your Brain Actually Naps While You're Awake
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If you’ve ever tried to function during a bout of insomnia, or even after one less-than-restful night, you’ve probably noticed you’re more prone to making errors or slipping into “auto-pilot.” Have you ever zoned out during an office meeting without actually nodding off and closing your eyes? Have you ever felt like you nodded off while stopped at a red light, even though your eyes were open and watching... 10/20/2024 4:00:00 AM
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Fight Depression With These Foods
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Although there are many approaches toward battling depression, there is no question that a healthy diet should be part of an overall depression-fighting treatment plan.The nutrients in food support wellness, growth and the body's ability to repair itself. Deficiency in fat, protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins can cause our bodies to not work at full capacity and can also adversely affect... 9/27/2024 4:00:00 AM
Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC
5 Ways to Shift Your Anxiety Without Moving a Muscle
by Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC
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Anxiety is an emotion that may quickly become debilitating, sending you into fight, flight, or freeze mode. As a psychotherapist of 20 years, I teach my clients the importance of finding the pause to transform their experience of anxiety. One of the most remarkable things scientists have discovered about the brain is that whether you are actually doing something or imaging yourself doing something,... 8/26/2024 12:23:33 AM
Julia A. Nicholson
Pivot From Being Stuck in Grief to Moving Forward Stronger
by Julia A. Nicholson
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Loss and the feelings of grief that accompany it are natural and inevitable parts of life. Even so, they don't have to define us or dictate the quality of our life going forward. Whether it's the loss of someone you love, a job, a relationship, your financial security, your health, or any other significant change, we all have the power within us to process our grief in a way that allows us to move... 7/17/2024 4:00:00 AM
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